Hunger Walk set Oct. 13

DOWNEY - Hundreds of local residents are expected to take part in the second annual Downey CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 13, a 4-mile walk through Downey to raise awareness and money to help end hunger.The event begins at Moravian Church of Downey with registration at 1 p.m., followed by kick-off festivities at 1:30. The actual walk gets underway at 2. In addition to the 4-mile walk, there is also a 3-mile version for those who cannot complete the entire route. Event organizers hope to raise $15,000, with 75 percent of the funds going to Church World Services and their global initiatives. The remaining 25 percent is going to PTA HELPS (a food bank for Downey school children and their families) and FoodHelp, a food bank run by Downey First Christian Church. To sign-up for the walk as an individual or with a team (or to make a donation), go online to crophungerwalk.org/downeyca.

********** Published: Sept. 26, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 24