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CROP Walk News This year’s Albany CROP walk took place on Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 at First Lutheran Church, 646 State, St., Albany at 12:30pm. The Albany walk raised $98,163 by 550 participants. Hope to see you walk next time on Sunday, May 2, 2010! Each year, Church World Service’s CROP Walks raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local and worldwide hunger relief. Did you know that the Capital District CROP walk is one of the top ten in the USA? A full 25% of all money raised will benefit the local food pantries that serve over 40,000 people each year. The remaining 75% will go world-wide to support food relief, safe water supplies, seeds, tools, and education to help hungry people grow more and better food. Can you walk or sponsor a walker? More info and materials will be available soon! The Albany CROP Hunger Walk will being and end at First Lutheran Church. There will be two routes: a 4.5 mile loop with rest stops and the shorter "Golden Mile" Loop. refreshments will be served at FLC after the walk.
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