Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

The Des Moines Area Hunger Hike designates a route for individuals and groups to hike together on the second Sunday afternoon in October as visible witness to their concern about hunger among our fellow humans, having made prior collections from friends and neighbors to give tangible evidence of this concern. The hike coincides with World Hunger Week and the awarding of the World Food Prize. 

Over the years, over $900,000 has been given to local and international organizations for food purposes. Over 96% of each year's funds is allocated to a wide variety of service agencies for food purposes with less than 4% of funds going for required insurance, printing and postage expense. Approximately, forty percent of receipts go to Church World Service/CROP for food and food-related programs. A wide variety of service agencies apply for and receive the remainder of the money for food purposes.

How to Help:

Individuals and groups can join the Des Moines Area Hunger Hike by publicizing the hike, fund-raising and hiking the route, or by donating to the cause. More information is available on their website. To contact the Des Moines Hunger Hike Board please send an email to desmoineshungerhike@gmail.com.

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