Walk to End Summer Hunger

All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) has announced the return of a signature annual event to raise awareness and funds to end child hunger. On Sunday, March 24, AFFB will present its Walk to End Summer Hunger – the kickoff for the 11th annual Campaign Against Summer Hunger. Through the food bank’s partners and summer programs, AFFB works to make sure children receive the nutritional assistance they need. Support from investors – who contribute matching funds to inspire greater widespread giving – and the community are critical to these efforts. Since its inception in 2014, donors have contributed more than $16 million to the Campaign, which supports efforts to feed area children during the summer months when they no longer receive free or reduced-cost meals. AFFB estimates that more than 40,000 local kids will need food this summer. The walk takes place Sunday, March 24, at Nathan Benderson Park (5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, 34235); organizers expect approximately 500 members of the community to participate. The site opens at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants can choose between a one-mile “fun walk” or a 5K walk. The cost, which is $25/adults and $15/children, includes a T-shirt and light breakfast. Register by March 13 at affb.org/walk.

Event chair: Lisa Krouse