What is the CROP WALK?
CROP WALKS provide a learning experience for walkers which invites walkers to reflect on their relative privilege, and exercise their hope toward a world that works for all. CROP WALKS are community-based fundraising events that raise money for local hunger-fighting agencies as well as the international relief and development efforts of Church World Service. This annual event is aimed at addressing hunger - locally and worldwide. This year - 2006 - marks the 20th anniversary of the Rockford area CROP Walk.

When is the Rockford Area CROP WALK?
This year’s CROP WALK is scheduled for Sunday, October 15. The CROP WALKERS will start their walk at River Front Museum Park, across the Jefferson Street Bridge, along the bike path to Auburn Street Bridge and return to the Museum Park.

Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. with Step-Off at 2:00 p.m.

How is the money used?
The money raised through sponsorships and the CROP WALKERS is used to help fight hunger worldwide, providing relief and development assistance in more than 80 countries. Up to 25% of the local proceeds are donated to local hunger agencies. A goal of $50,000 - with $12,500 going directly to local food banks, food pantries and meal sites - has been set for the 2006 Rockford CROP Walk. The local beneficiaries include the Greater Rockford Pantry Coalition and Northern Illinois Food Bank - Rockford Branch.

• You can sign up to raise money online as a CROP WALKER and share with all of your friends to seek sponsors!
• Or you can sponsor a walker by making a donation to a CROP WALKER of your choice.
• Click here to learn more!

Interested in walking or being a sponsor?
Rockford Branch - 815.961.7283