The Foothills CROP Walk is among 2,000 such events held around the United States each year. Guided by Church World Service, each CROP Walk donates $3 of every $4 to worldwide hunger, and $1 of every $4 stays in the community where the event is held. Foothills CROP Walk Local contributions will be made to the Thermal Belt Outreach Food Pantry, as well as Operation Hope.
Smith also reported a steady sign-up of workers and walkers but added that he is hoping for record numbers of walkers this year and welcomes calls at his office, 828-859-9414. Groups such as bowling teams, bridge groups, businesses, clubs, church organizations and the like have been invited to enter teams of walkers. They may carry banners or posters or other means of identification to let others know of their participation as a group
“Hunger and poverty is nothing to celebrate,” Smith said. “But the opportunity to gather a community to help reduce the ravages of hunger and poverty certainly is a time for celebration.”
– article submitted by Lance Smith