Sullivan County CROP Hunger Walk on October 16th in Livingston Manor

Church World Service and the eight Presbyterian Churches of Sullivan County are sponsoring the Sullivan County CROP Hunger Walk on October 16, 2011, to raise funds for hunger programs in our area and around the world. Church World Service distributes a quarter of the funds raised among local food pantries and meal sites. The remaining funds support Church World Service and other designated international agencies and their relief and development programs. Last year over 50 walkers raised more than $3000. Of that amount, over $780 was distributed in Sullivan County.

Local businesses can assist the CROP Hunger Walk by creating a team to walk with us or by making a donation. Some businesses also encourage their employees to walk and offer to match the dollars that they raise. It is a way to show the community that businesses care.

Donations to Church World Service for the CROP Hunger Walk are tax-deductible. Church World Service is an ecumenical ministry of 36 Christian denominations and communions working with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world.

The Walk engages a broad cross-section of the community in service to the neediest of the world. It is an interfaith, community-oriented event that (1) raises funds to help hungry people (2) raises awareness of hunger as an issue, (3) engages and trains volunteers for community service, and (4) brings together persons of many ages and backgrounds in a common endeavor.

Who: Interested Persons

What: Sullivan County CROP Walk

Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty

When: Sunday, October 16, 2011

Registration at 2pm, walk at 3:00 pm

Where: Livingston Manor Central School

School Parking Lot

Why: To raise awareness and funds to take a

How: www.cropwalk.org

walk on the web at www.cropwalkonline.org

For more information contact Pat Segar at 932-8525