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More Stories of Why I Walk
Please join them and us, this Sunday, May 14, 2014. Here is a link to the map. Please join and donate now.
Nick Menninga
Apr 30, 20141 min read
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Why I Walk – Recording of Walkers
Please join them and us, on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Sign up now. Please give us your feedback on this series of recordings.
Nick Menninga
Apr 29, 20141 min read
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Feinstein Challenge Ends 4/30/14
The Feinstein Foundation will divide $1 million among hunger-fighting groups that raise funds during March and April. So the more we...
Nick Menninga
Apr 28, 20141 min read
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10,000 Village Sale for CROP Hunger Walk
They are located at 121 N. Marion Street, between Lake Street and North Boulevard, in Oak Park. Please visit them on Friday, May 9th...
Nick Menninga
Apr 28, 20141 min read
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Recipient Agency Forest Park Food Pantry
One of the recipients for which we raise money at the CROP Hunger Walk is the Forest Park Food Pantry. Located in the Howard Mohr...
Nick Menninga
Apr 22, 20141 min read
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Why I Walk – Doug Wyman
In our series of Why I Walk we share the words of Doug Wyman. Doug has been involved with the CROP Hunger Walk in Oak Park for over 10...
Nick Menninga
Apr 19, 20141 min read
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Local Businesses
We are happy that we have a good number of local businesses in the communities of Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park that support the...
Nick Menninga
Apr 18, 20141 min read
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Blessing at the CROP Walk
See more on our website and of course click on the donate button here to make a contribution and join the walk.
Nick Menninga
Apr 13, 20141 min read
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It Started in January, 2014
As the CROP Hunger Walk is nearing, we wanted to let you know we’ve been working at this for some time. CWS: Narirobi Giving Hope Program...
Nick Menninga
Apr 11, 20141 min read
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Quotes on Hunger – What is Yours?
We have assembled quotes around the issue of Hunger. We are sharing these with you. Please share with us, in the comments section below,...
Nick Menninga
Apr 9, 20143 min read
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One of the Agencies We Support
P.A.D.S. is a local organization that helps the hungry. Â They help in more ways then just providing food and please take a few minutes to...
Nick Menninga
Apr 7, 20141 min read
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A Month Away
A month away from Help the Hungry. A reminder of what our walk is about: 2014 HUNGER WALKATHON WEST “Ending Hunger – One Step At A...
Nick Menninga
Apr 4, 20142 min read
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Matching Funds for Our Crop Walk
Please click on the link below to see a list of companies who provide Matching Gifts. Matching Donor List PDF
Nick Menninga
Apr 2, 20141 min read
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How Students Engage in CROP Walks
This video shows how students are getting involved in the CROP Hunger Walk. While we think of the walks primarily as older people...
Nick Menninga
Mar 28, 20141 min read
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12 Things about Hunger – Did You Know?
In the United States: 50.2 million Americans live in food-insecure households. 17.2 million children in our country don’t get enough...
Nick Menninga
Mar 26, 20141 min read
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Why I Walk – John O’Rourke
We thank John and encourage you to tell your story as well. The stories of Why We Walk are different for everyone. We would love to hear...
Nick Menninga
Mar 23, 20141 min read
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How to Use Social Media
Using Social Media #socialmedia for the CROP Hunger Walk can take many forms. From Facebook, to Twitter, to Emailing or Texting, all get...
Nick Menninga
Mar 21, 20141 min read
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10 Facts About Hunger in America
We talk about the CROP Hunger Walk and want you to know that hunger is a real story. 1 in 6 Americans struggle with the reality of hunger...
Nick Menninga
Mar 19, 20141 min read
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Sharing Stories of Why We Walk for the Hungery
Each of us as a reason for walking to support the work of the CROP Hunger Walks. Perhaps one of the reasons that hunger and poverty are...
Nick Menninga
Mar 17, 20141 min read
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We Dedicate our 2014 Walk To Marjorie Cobbs
Marjorie loved to serve people in any way she could. She ran a beauty salon, a catering business, a travel agent, and ran a yearly gospel...
Nick Menninga
Mar 14, 20141 min read
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