Chicago CROP Hunger Walk and Service Learning
There is enough food for all, yet hunger persists.
- About 1 billion of 7.6 billion people go hungry.
- Nearly one in four children worldwide is hungry.
- 60% of hungry people are female
- Most hungry people live in the so-called "developing world".
However, hunger haunts us in our community too. The number of poor and hungry people in the U.S. continues to rise. While the world has made great strides in the struggle against hunger, we are a long way from realizing the goal of ending hunger, including the City of Chicago.
There are solutions. If we work together through community service projects like the CROP Hunger Walk, we can create a world that works for all.
Utilizing CROP Hunger Walk in your Service Learning curriculum can provide between 3 to 35 hours of community service time. Join us! Our contact information is below.
CROP Hunger Walk as a Community Service Project
The Chicago CROP Hunger Walk is a fundraising event designed to raise awareness and funds for people around the world who lack access to clean water, food, and basic necessities. It also raises funds to fight hunger through various grant partners in Chicago. By participating, students will be encouraged to learn about the root causes of hunger and how to help. They will gain hands-on experience in actual fundraising and promotional marketing. The CROP Hunger Walk is also a fun and exciting way for students to reach out to family and friends to encourage more participation and to share what they have learned.
Students can have the opportunity to meet with the local CROP Hunger Walk planners and regional office staff and ask interview questions for reports. Plus, the local planners will meet with the student's Service Learning advisor to ensure that all expectations for the project are met, especially for Chicago Public Schools. Upon completion of the project, an evaluation and a certificate of achievement can be given to the student.
Event Date: Chicago CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:00noon to 3:30pm
1st Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1124 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago
Recommended for: General Studies, Social Science classes, Geography classes, Current Issues classes,
Business and Marketing courses, International clubs, and Service clubs
Contact: Charles Gunn, Coordinator and CPS Teacher
E-Mail: chicagocrop@gmail.com
Phone: 312-927-8563
CROP Hunger Walk Service Learning Opportunities
Opportunity #1- Volunteer at our Walk (2-4 hours)
On CROP Hunger Walk Day, volunteers are needed to help set-up and take down, work the registration table, do face painting and apply temporary tattoos, walk in the event as point people, and help lead the education table.
Opportunity #2- Recruit a Team to Participate in our Walk (10-15 hours)
Create a team from your school to participate in the CROP Hunger Walk. Promote the event in your school and neighborhood. Create education opportunities such as hunger and poverty simulations, do lunchtime presentations, invite speakers to your school, create posters or skits focusing on hunger and poverty issues in your community and around the world. We provide your team with recruitment materials and educational guides. This is a fun way to earn Service Learning credits and help your community.
Opportunity #3- Volunteer to serve on the Planning Committee of our Walk (20-25 hours)
Be a part of the planning for the CROP Hunger Walk. The planning team meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm online with occasional in person events such as our Team Rally on Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 at First Immanuel Lutheran Church. Be a part of the team and use your specific skills to help make the Walk succeed.
Opportunity #4- Plan a remote Walk with your community group (30-40 hours)
Create a planning committee from your school, church, or community group and organize a remote CROP Hunger Walk in your own neighborhood for your team. We provide your team's planning committee with a user-friendly guide to help you in every step of the process and all the materials you need to organize and promote you remote Walk. Your team would be responsible for:
- Selecting a community group to rally and organize for a Walk
- Hunger and poverty education
- Recruitment of walkers
- Business sponsorship
- Logistics/Safety
- Communication with the Chicago Planning Team/CWS
- Financial accountability
- Publicity/Communication
