Walk Against Hunger Raises Funds and Awareness

30/Jul/19 / 11:27
Connecticut Food Bank Walk Against Hunger Raises Nearly $100,000
More Than 600 Walkers Turn Out in Support of Feeding Neighbors in Need

 

WEST HAVEN, CONN., May 30, 2019 – More than 600 people filled Savin Rock Park in West Haven on Saturday, May 18, to take part in the Connecticut Food Bank Walk Against Hunger. The event, presented by Subway® World Headquarters and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, raised nearly $100,000 to support the Connecticut Food Bank.

 

“We are grateful for our sponsors and all who donated and walked,” said Connecticut Food Bank CEO Bernie Beaudreau. “The funds and awareness generated are significant momentum in the fight against hunger.”

 

In addition to its event sponsorship, Subway provided lunch for all Walk participants. Subway employees fielded a Walk team of nearly 100 employees and their families, and were recognized as the top fundraising team, raising more than $6,200 by Walk day. Media sponsor, KC101FM, provided music and special concert ticket giveaways. Starbucks provided coffee and tea. More than 50 volunteers helped the Connecticut Food Bank set up and staff the event. Activities for children and families, included face painting, games, and snacks.

 

“Born and bred in Connecticut, Subway is proud to be a long-standing partner with the Connecticut Food Bank for the Walk Against Hunger and throughout the year. In our state, one in nine people struggle with hunger, including one in six children. We want to change that. We believe everyone should have access to a good meal and we, along with many Subway restaurant owners, support hunger relief efforts around the world,” said Victor A. Lamberti II, Manager of Community Engagement at Subway.

 

Walk Against Hunger raises funds to support the work of the Connecticut Food Bank, which last year distributed enough food to provide 20.3 million meals. The food bank distributes food through a network of nearly 700 partners and programs in six Connecticut counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham. More than 144,000 people last year sought food from a Connecticut Food Bank partner agency or program.

 

“The Walk also engages civic groups, faith groups, businesses, individuals, and families in a common cause and demonstrates that we are caring community,” Beaudreau said.

 

Awards were presented to individual walkers and teams:

Largest Team Subway
Most Spirited Individual Alan Thayer, Fellowship Place Steppers
Most Spirited Team Squash Haven
Top Fundraiser Joanne Johansen
Top Fundraiser Team Subway
Best Team Name Lettuce Walk

 

Sponsors of the Walk Against Hunger:

Presenting Sponsors Subway Restaurants and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
Gold Sponsor Affiliated Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Connecticut
Gold Sponsor Whole Foods
Gold Sponsor Stop and Shop
Silver Sponsor Bank of America
Hydration Station Sponsor ConnectiCare
Bronze Sponsor Town Fair Tire
Bronze Sponsor Marcum LLP
Bronze Sponsor ShopRite
Bronze Sponsor DHL&S
Mile Marker Sponsor Five Star Products
Mile Marker Sponsor Powerstation Events
Media Sponsor KC 101 FM iHeart Media

More information about Connecticut Food Bank events is available at www.ctfoodbank.org. 

 

About the Connecticut Food Bank:

The Connecticut Food Bank is committed to alleviating hunger in Connecticut by providing food resources, raising awareness of the challenges of hunger, and advocating for people who need help meeting basic needs. The Connecticut Food Bank partners with the food industry, food growers, donors, and volunteers to distribute nutritious food to people in need. Last year, the Connecticut Food Bank distributed enough food to provide more than 20.3 million meals. We distribute that food through a network of community-based programs in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties, where more than 280,000 people struggle with hunger. Visit us on the web at www.ctfoodbank.org, like us on Facebook and follow @CTFoodBank on Twitter and Instagram.

 

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