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On October 9th, the Food Bank of the Albemarle held its 28th Annual Walk for Hunger at Charles Creek Park in Elizabeth City. The event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser and was again a huge success, as more than 500 walkers joined together to help the Food Bank of the Albemarle. The success of this event depends entirely on the support of the 15-county region that we serve. Yet again, local communities, churches, businesses and individuals have stepped up to the plate for the Food Bank. The Food Bank would like to say THANK YOU to the community for its continued support of the organization and its mission. It would be impossible to do this work without its commitment and support.
For every dollar raised by the participants, the Food Bank can, in turn, provide about five pounds of food to the hungry in our community. That is the equivalent of four meals to people who may otherwise do without. Some highlights of the successes of this year’s event:
Dollars Raised: $39,538
Don’t forget that the need for support is not limited to special events and campaigns. The Food Bank always needs volunteers and donations are always welcome. Again, without the support of this community, the Food Bank would not be able to achieve these successes and provide these services. Time and again, YOU step up to help out.
The 28th Annual
Food Bank of the Albemarle
WALK FOR HUNGER
October 9, 2011
Charles Creek Park
Elizabeth City, NC
Food Bank staffers
and volunteers
handle the busy
registration area.
The registration
area begin to fill
as the 2:00 start
gets nearer.
Board members
Margaret Young and
Tom Quance help out.
What a crowd ...
as seen from across
the Charles Creek.
Face painting is
always a popular
kids activity.
Food Bank staffer
Ethel Staten keeps the
kids hopping!
The bounce house
saw some hopping
too ... always fun!
DJ Jerry Newell took
special requests and
did special dedications.
2:00 PM and the
starting horn blows ...
off they go for 4.1 miles.
What a wonderful
sight as the crowd
crosses the bridge.
People of all ages
and backgrounds
WALK FOR HUNGER.
As far as the eye
can see ... caring
people on the move.
Excitement and hearty
waves even at the
half-way point!
Four-legged friends
of the Food Bank
joined the fun, too.
Look at that
ENERGY!
So appreciated!
1st across the finish ...
the runners do it
every time.
It's always nice to
hear a cheer at
the finish.
Smiles were
everywhere ... even
at the finish line.
Food Bank Executive
Director Liz Reasoner
greets returning walkers.
Little ... yes.
Determined?
YES!!!!
Great snacks and
cold drinks at the
end of the Walk.
(in orange) serve up
the delicious treats.
Good food and a
welcome rest after the
long walk.
Still enough energy
for a line dance... a
real party atmosphere.
Everyone has a story
to tell after the shared
experience.
Everyone can be proud
of having been a part
of this super event.
We couldn't have done
it without volunteers like
these local Realtors.
Prizes and a special
drawing are always a
part of the Walk.
Our 1st place money-
raisers from Open Door-
Perquimans! YEAH!!!
A heart-felt
THANKS
from everyone on the
Food Bank Staff!
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