Tri-County Hunger Walk 2024

Fall Into Action and fight hunger this September by participating in the 2024 Tri-County Hunger Walk!

Join our Partnership for a Healthy Community Healthy Eating, Active Living Priority Action Team as we raise awareness about hunger and support the hunger & health of our neighbors by donating healthy, shelf-stable food options to local pantries and walking for 30 minutes.

This year marks our third annual Tri-County Hunger Walk & our theme this year is Fall Into Action. Everyone can play a part in making sure that food isn't an impossible choice! One way you can Fall Into Action around hunger needs in our community is joining our walk to rally around this need and enjoy time with friends & family taking some steps to end hunger! NEW to the walk this year will be vendors offering FREE resources and fun, family-friendly activities. Make sure to bring out the whole family to enjoy a fun morning out together! A playground is also located close to the walk and available as another kid activity.

When: Saturday, September 28th
9-10am: Registration, Donation Drop-off & Vendors Open
10-10:10am: Walk Kick-Off
10:10-10:40am: Walk around lagoon
10:40 - 11am: Vendors

Where: Mineral Springs Park, 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554 - (paved path for walking area)

Walk Entry Fee:

Minimum of one healthy, shelf-stable food item per walker - Shopping List

All food donated will go to local pantries!

Please register below with your party's information. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent! Watch the email you register with for a link to purchase a 2024 Hunger Walk T-Shirt. Design of the shirt this year can be seen before purchasing at the link. All proceeds made from the shirts will support future hunger action month events and efforts to support our local charitable food system.

Pre-registration is encouraged for the event but not required.

Donations:
Monetary donations to support our local charitable food system can also be made by check payable to Tazewell County Health Department with Hunger Walk on the memo line.

Donations can be mailed to:

Tazewell County Health Department

Attn: Hunger Walk

21306 IL Rt 9

Tremont, IL 61568

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations to participate please contact Rebecca Crumrine, racrumri@illinois.edu or 309-685-3140.

The month of September is Hunger Action Month and we invite you to fight hunger with us throughout the month!
Feel free to participate and share about our events!
#hungeractionmonth #fallintoaction #letsmovetricounty

2024 Tri-County Hunger Action Month Social Media Campaign - Partnership for a Healthy Community Facebook Page
2024 Tri-County Hunger Walk Marketing Materials

Hunger Walk Facebook Event

2024 Hunger Action Month Community Toolkit

Contact Information

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Last Name

Street Address

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How many walkers in your party? Please enter the number of participants.

Please list the names of all the walkers in your party.

Please acknowledge that each participant in your party coming to the Tri-County Hunger Walk will bring one healthy, shelf-stable item. (shopping list provided above!)

I acknowledge

Please acknowledge and give release for your walking party that photo and video will be taken at the event. I, the undersigned, do hereby consent to the use by The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (University) of my image, voice, or both described below, in (1) the video, photograph, or audio recording described below; and (2) any video, photograph, or audio recording reproduced either in whole or in part from the video, photograph or audio recording described below: regardless of whether these materials are used for fundraising, advertising, publicity, or any other purpose on behalf of either the University or its Foundation. I warrant that I have the full right and authority to grant this consent. In addition, I waive all claims to compensation or damages based on the use of my image or voice, or both, by either the University or the Foundation. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video or audio recording. I understand that this consent is perpetual, that I may not revoke it, and that it is binding on me, my heirs and assigns. I warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and that I am competent in my own name insofar as this consent is concerned, or that I am the parent or legal guardian authorized to sign on behalf of a person under age 18. I further attest that I have read this consent form and fully understand its contents.

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Civil Rights Compliance - Participant Info

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

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