Scotch Plains-Fanwood CROP Hunger Walk Returns: How To Join

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood CROP Hunger Walk is returning this weekend, bringing the community together to raise money to fight hunger.

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood CROP Hunger Walk will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School track, located at 667 Westfield Road.

The 5K (3-mile) walk was previously scheduled for Oct. 11, but was rescheduled due to rain. In the event of rain interfering with the rescheduled event again, a new date is set for Nov. 22.

The annual tradition began at Willow Grove Church 50 years ago and has raised $374,000 to date, according to the official Scotch Plains Township announcement.

Of the proceeds raised, 25 percent will support local hunger relief efforts in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, while the remaining 75 percent will support more than 1,500 food banks in broader domestic and international initiatives.

The fundraiser helps provide emergency food assistance and resources intended to help families produce their own sustainable food.

"No one in this world should be hungry," the township said, adding,"The steps we take together provide immediate emergency food relief alongside the sustainable tools, seeds, and programs families need to feed themselves for the future."

Those interested in participating can register online or make a donation through the CROP Hunger Walk website.

For additional information, questions can be emailed to August Ruggiero at augustar@verizon.net.

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