Join us Saturday June 4, 2022 for the 34th Annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Who

YOU & Your Entire Family – Join together for a fun, family-filled day to help over 40,000 Clevelanders (30% served are children) in need receive emergency food and/or a hot meal at a Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland Hunger Center or Hot Meal Site.

What

The Walk for Hunger & 5K Run is the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland’s (HNGC) signature event.

Why

Nearly 1000 participants gather annually to raise funds to assist the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland to meet the increased summer demands for food.

Every $1 raised at the 34th Annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run can be leveraged to provide 4 nutritious meals.

Prizes are awarded to the top 3 fastest runners, both male and female age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The Top 3 Individuals and 3 Top Team Fundraisers also receive awards.

Where & When

Saturday, June 4, 2022 at The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Parking is FREE at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Check-in begins at 7:30 AM

5K Chip-timed Run begins at 8:30 AM

Walk begins at 9:00 AM

Sponsor Us

Sponsorships in memory or in honor of a relative or friend for the 34th Annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run are available at many levels including the Silver Sponsor level for $500 (One can pay $100 a month for five months or $500 in one check to become a sponsor or in memory/honor of a relative/friend). Contact Hunger Network’s Melanie O’Donnell at events@hungernetwork.org or Mary & Chico at marycaresmuch@yahoo.com.

How

To volunteer, sponsor, or form a team, contact the HNGC:

Join the Hunger Warriors Team Now