32nd Great Lowell Walk for Hunger-Think Globally-Act Locally.

Think Globally-Act Locally. Support the local charities that battle hunger in our Merrimack Valley Communities. Participate in the 32nd Annual Greater Lowell Walk for Hunger on Saturday, April 5th, 2014.

The 32nd Annual Greater Lowell Walk for Hunger is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th, 2014 beginning at 8:00 A.M. at St. Mark's Church, 75 Cold Spring Road in Westford. This is an open invitation to all in the Merrimack Valley to participate in this tradition of providing funding for several vital charities that battle hunger in the Greater Lowell area. All donations will be distributed to support:  The Alternative House, The House of Hope, The Lowell Transitional Living Center, The Open Pantry of Greater Lowell, The Merrimack Valley Food Bank Mobile Pantry, and the food pantries in Westford and Chelmsford. In addition, our national outreach program, Sharing, Inc. receives charitable assistance to support their mission to eliminate poverty and hunger wherever they exist.

This Fundraising event provides corporations, churches, fitness clubs, middle and high school organizations as well as athletic teams an opportunity to support these local charities through group participation. It is an excellent way for local youth to support those in need and take part in a fitness activity while meeting community service and National Honor Society application requirements.

 The walk is a 13-mile scenic course through Westford and Chelmsford consisting of two loops (4.2 & 8.8 miles) to and from St. Mark's Episcopal Church, with the opportunity to walk one or both loops. Crossing guards are posted at all street intersections, with first aid services, a peanut butter and jelly lunch at West Chelmsford United Methodist Church, and van rides (if needed) back to St. Mark's throughout the day.

Additional information and walk brochures are available for downloading at: www.westford.com/walkforhunger . Those turning in $125 or more at registration on the day of the Walk, will receive a free Walk for Hunger T-shirt.

Support for the Walk is provided by Dunkin Donuts, Gardiner Design, Greater Lowell Technical High School, Hannaford, Market Basket, Ratta Corp., Sam's Club, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe's, and Trinity EMS.

For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Wayne Fernald at: wayne_fernald@hotmail.com or Lynne Gollands at: gollands@comcast.net.

(978) 251-7737