Fourteenth Annual CROPWalk Raises Over $56,000 for Hunger Relief

Chapel Hill, NC. This past April, 560 walkers from twenty-five congregations, schools, and community organizations, raised a total of $56,097 as part of the Church World Service’s CROPWalk 2000. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds ($14,024.25) went directly to the IFC to support on-going efforts to fight hunger in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community.

"We could not have been more pleased with how smoothly the afternoon went. Even Daylight Savings could not deter our many dedicated volunteers and workers. The loss of an hour was simply taken in stride," stated Leila Dillon, Director, Finance & Administration, Inter-Faith Council.

CROPWalk continues to be a marvelous opportunity for the community to join together and raise awareness about the devastating effects of hunger. This event could not be possible, however, without the hard work of volunteers and the generous support from local businesses and community organizations.

The Inter-Faith Council and their volunteers are already gearing up for next year’s CROPWalk. Thay are planning to make the fifteenth annual event an even bigger success than its previous years. To all supporters and walkers, start spreading the word and ready your shoes for CROPWalk 2001, Sunday, April 1, 2001.