PRESS RELEASE

Many families are hungry because of wars, disasters produced by climate conditions, and poverty. CROP Hunger Walks are interfaith events that raise funds to reduce hunger around the world and to support local needs. Volunteers are needed to be walkers and donors for the Scotch Plains/ Fanwood CROP Walk. This year’s local CROP Walk is Sunday, Nov. 9 on the track at Scotch Plains/ Fanwood High School, on Westfield Road in Scotch Plains.  

Walkers may sign-in starting at 12:30 PM.  followed by a blessing and prayer before the walk begins at 1 PM. Walkers who are not available on Nov. 9 may choose to do a solo walk on any 3-mile route, on a day of their choice. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this 5 km (3-mile) CROP Walk. Volunteers who have difficulty completing this Walk, may sit and help support the walkers. Refreshments will be available, after completing the Walk.​​

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CROP Walks provide income for more than 1,500 local food banks and soup kitchens in the USA. Of the money that is raised, 25% provides help to people in Fanwood and Scotch Plains.  The other 75% of money supports USA food banks and global programs to help people in poverty develop their own food and water resources. CROP Walks also show global solidarity with the millions of people who must walk miles every day in search of food and water. 

The annual CROP Walk is always a special opportunity for all Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents of all ages to come together, provide help to those facing food insecurity, and to raise awareness of this continuing challenge. Please join this walk and ask for donations from people that you know. This local CROP Walk is sponsored by the Scotch Plains/ Fanwood Ministerium. For more information about CROP Walks in the USA, explore crophungerwalk.org/2025 or call August Ruggiero at 908-377-3469.