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Visit the Greater Indianapolis CROP Hunger Walk on 

On our October 16th, 2011 walk, around 750 walkers and volunteers representing 80 groups and congregations in greater Indianapolis raised $99,000 for Church World Service. Where do the funds go? The CROP Hunger Walk raises funds to support hunger programs around the world through Church World Service and its sister agencies (75%) -- and here at home through five major areawide hunger programs (25%): Gleaners Food Bank, the St. Vincent de Paul Society Client Choice Food Pantry, Second Helpings, The Indiana Christian Leadership Conference Food Program, and The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis Benevolence Fund
Even though the Walk is done for this year, you can still help by making a donation to the Walk, a group or a walker. Just click this icon:
	Financial information from 2010 walk < Final Report for all groups || Top 20 Walkers and Groups >
	< Just in, 2011 Annual Report with more information from last years walk, plus interesting information about this years walk and CWS work here and around the world
	You can download an order form for our 2011 Shirts N' More  here. The form can then be mailed to our office to order your shirts, caps, and totes for the walk.
Click  here to find CROP Walk on YouTube

For over six decades, CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) has been a major response of Church World Service to hunger throughout the world.  The Greater Indianapolis CROP Walk has been raising funds to fight local and world-wide hunger for almost 30 years.  Now, thanks to the internet, we have many more opportunities to fight hunger. 

Uses of the internet to solicit donations are limited only by your own imagination. Some ideas to consider, besides the ability to arrange donations from anyone, anywhere in the world:

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Since our first Walk in 1980, we have enjoyed the company and participation of Anabel Hartman (at left, preparing to start 2009 walk)

Photo Courtesy Kathy Hansen

Recruiters for each group will be picking up solicitation and promotional materials prior to the walk on our  Materials Pick-Up Days.
 

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Walkers hike through the Butler-Tarkington area -- rain or shine! Photo Courtesy Sue Bates

The funds collected by the walkers from their sponsors are channeled through Church World Service to fight hunger around the world. CWS provides grants equivalent to 25 percent of the total collected in our CROP Walk to local organizations involved in the fight against hunger. Sponsors of walkers may designate to an overseas organization other than Church World Service.

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A great way for friends to do something together to fight hunger  (Walkers from Speedway Christian) Photo Courtesy Sue Bates

Water stops are located along the 3.2 mile route, and Portable toilets are available along the route and at the start/finish. Participants are entertained at the start/finish with music, and are greeted by our cheerleaders upon completing the walk.   Walkers raising $250 or more receive a special thank you gift.

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Your four legged friends are welcome, if they remember to bring their leashes.  And we'll make sure there's a drink for them at our water stops.

Photo Courtesy Kathy Hansen

Walkers register from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. and they start walking immediately, setting their own pace. Baby strollers/prams, wagons with children, and wheelchairs are welcome at the CROP Walk, but, for safety reasons, skateboards, scooters, roller and in-line skates, tricycles, and bicycles are not allowed.  Dogs and other pets are welcomed but must be on leash or otherwise controlled.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Our fully accessible route enables Walkers using necessary wheels to fully participate. Photo Courtesy Kathy Hansen

Helpful links:

More CROP Walk Information
Contact the Indy CROP Walk Office
CWS Weekly HOTLINE Report
Church World Service Home Page

2011  walk route

Volunteer to help on Walk Day