Join the community fun as we take strides toward ending hunger in Massachusetts! See you Sunday, May 5th on the Boston Common!
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The Walk for Hunger is a community movement to change the face of food insecurity in Massachusetts. Since 1969, on the first Sunday in May, we walk together towards a permanent solution.
The 56th Walk for Hunger is a fun-filled 3-mile walk around Boston Common to raise money for critically needed hunger relief in Massachusetts.
Register now - it's free - and all participants receive a free t-shirt. There are two ways to participate: register to join us on the Common, or join us virtually from wherever you are when you register to "Walk Your Own Way". There is no fundraising minimum, but all participants are encouraged to fundraise to help The Walk achieve its $1.3 million goal to fund solutions to hunger across The Commonwealth.
Are you ready to channel your inner superhero and start your own fundraiser to power-up hunger relief in Massachusetts? Whether you're a seasoned walker or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference for our community and have a blast while doing it!
Sunday, May 5 | 9 am - 12 pm | Boston Common | (Day-of Registration & Check-in opens at 7:30am)
Massachusetts' iconic day of community action against hunger drew the support of thousands on Boston Common, celebrating 56 years. You can still help The Walk reach its goal of $1.3 million for critical hunger relief!
Welcome to the beating heart of The Walk for Hunger’s impact. Your fundraising connects households and communities to critical food programs, provides immediate food relief to people and families facing hunger, and advocates to make food more accessible and affordable for everyone in Massachuestts.
There is no fundraising minimum for participants
Your contributions ensure year-round access to delicious, nourishing meals for Massachusetts children throughout the school year and during the summer months!
In just July 2023, an astounding 2,110,674 free, nutritious summer meals were provided. And from September 2022 to May 2023, a total of 133,151,231 school meals were served to students, providing vital support and nourishment to our youth.
Your fundraising plays a vital role in sustaining Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline, a lifeline for those grappling with hunger.
Throughout 2023, your generous support enabled us to respond to over 19,781 calls, offering compassionate assistance in 180+ languages through our dedicated counselors.
Your impact resonates deeply, especially in aiding the 1 in 4 families with children currently facing food insecurity, ensuring they have access to the nourishment they need.
Your support amplifies advocacy efforts, collaborating with legislators and officials to create sustainable, scalable solutions to hunger.
You’ve helped us have a seat at the table (with the big guys)! Project Bread's CEO, Erin McAleer, actively engages in crucial discussions on how to best address the state of food insecurity.We proudly accepted an invitation to the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, where our voice contributes to shaping impactful solutions.
Together, we champion policies like free School Meals for All to ensure no one in Massachusetts ever has to go to bed hungry again.
Start a Personal Fundraiser, Fundraising Team, or Donate today to make it easier for people in Massachusetts to access and afford food with dignity.
Fundraise/DonateIn 1969, Patrick Hughes had a groundbreaking idea: The Walk for Hunger. Turning his visionary concept into reality, he ignited a community-led movement that has fueled over five decades of social justice, grassroots activism, and significant anti-hunger efforts in Massachusetts.
A group of activists from the Paulist Center in downtown Boston, led by Patrick Hughes, established the inaugural pledge walk, marking a historic milestone as the first of its kind in the nation. Approximately 2,000 individuals embarked on a remarkable 29.6-mile journey through Quincy, raising an impressive $26,000 to support two vital hunger projects. The Walk's dual objectives, fundraising to alleviate hunger and championing social justice, laid the foundation for an enduring annual movement that persistently drives positive change to this day.
Following the triumphant launch, Patrick Hughes relocated The Walk for Hunger to Boston, where it has proudly stood as a beacon of hope for half a century. And once again, 2,000 compassionate citizens gathered to walk a slightly shorter 25-mile route, reinforcing their commitment to addressing hunger and championing social change.
As Massachusetts grappled with nearly 10% of its population living below the poverty line, The Walk for Hunger marked its 10th anniversary. Almost 3,000 participants joined forces, walking 20-miles to raise crucial funds and awarding grants to 34 emergency food programs.
The Walk achieved a significant milestone, raising an unprecedented $1 million with 11,000 participants, including then-Senator John Kerry, working to alleviate hunger for families across Massachusetts.
Despite economic prosperity, hunger persisted in Massachusetts, prompting concerned citizens to gather on the Boston Common for the 30th Walk for Hunger. The event raised an impressive $3 million, supporting over 350 emergency food programs.
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, an estimated 30,000 resilient individuals convened for The Walk for Hunger on Boston Common, raising $3.1 million to combat food insecurity and showcasing the strength and heart of our dedicated community.
In response to the pandemic, The Walk for Hunger pivoted to a virtual format, with 1,700 participants raising $1.3 million in critical anti-hunger relief. These funds played a pivotal role in Project Bread's rapid response to the emerging hunger crisis during the early days of COVID-19 closures and layoffs.
After two years of virtual participation, Massachusetts witnessed the triumphant return of The Walk for Hunger to Boston. The redesigned 3-mile route around the Boston Common increased accessibility and reduced planning costs, enabling individuals and families of diverse abilities and ages to participate while directing more funds toward statewide anti-hunger efforts.