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CROP Walk News 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? This year’s CROP walk will step off on Sunday, May 4th at First Lutheran Church, 646 State, St., Albany. 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! Many thanks to all who participated in the Capital Region CROP Walks on May 4th. Preliminary figures from the Albany Walk show 550 walkers from over 50 groups. Just over $47,000 was turned in on Walk Day. Additional income has pushed the current total to $88,000. By the time all outstanding pledges have come in, we hope to top out around $95,000. Hope to see you next year!
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