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35th Annual Greater New Haven Walk Against Hunger to Benefit Connecticut Food Bank

The 2011 Walk Against Hunger to benefit Connecticut Food Bank presented by Webster Bank. The Walk is a perfect team building activity for co-workers, families or students to participate in to support the Food Bank in our hunger-relief efforts across the state. This year there are 3 opportunities to participate:

35th Annual Greater New Haven
Sunday, May 1, 2011
College Woods Pavilion at East Rock Park, New Haven

2nd Annual Greater Bridgeport
Sunday, May 15, 2011 Seaside Park, Bridgeport

6th Annual Greater Waterbury
Sunday, May 22, 2011 Library Park, Waterbury

We are actively recruiting leaders to create Walk teams to help us spread the word about this opportunity to fight hunger and help our neighbors in need. These captains will recruit other team members to collect donations and bring awareness to hunger issues in the local community. Effective captains will be vocal, organized, and passionate about helping others. Every way we look at it, this past year has been difficult. Underemployment and unemployment remain high. Families wrestle with mountains of debt. Many lost their homes. Children went to bed, and to school, hungry. Community support and participation is not only vital to our mission but is the driving force behind our capability as an organization. Recruiting motivated, passionate organizers will truly make a difference in whether Connecticut residents receive much needed assistance!

Registration is fast, easy, and available now! Visit www.ctfoodbank.org/walkagainsthunger to register today. Participants can set up individual or team fundraising pages, customize pages by adding photos and personal messages, and also e-mail friends, family, and supporters to sponsor the team. Donations can be made electronically! The website also offers directions to the parks as well as team building resources. 

Please contact me with any comments or questions that you may have. We truly feel that you, your friends, co-workers, and family can all make a difference not only to the Walk but also to the local community by participating in this enjoyable event.

We look forward to seeing you at the Walk!

 

Note:  The pdf attached to this event is the paper version of your online registration and sponsor/pledge account.  If you sign up online you do not need to bring this form with you on Walk day unless you have additional funds to turn in.

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