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Hunger Hike 2024 – 17 Days Until the Kickoff


Get Involved Now & Make a Big Impact on Hunger

Get ready for Hunger Hike 2024, a vibrant community event dedicated to raising awareness and fighting hunger both locally and globally. This year’s event is set to take place at Riehle Plaza in Lafayette, IN, on Sunday, September 22, at 1 p.m.

Hunger Hike is a fantastic opportunity for teams, groups, and families to come together in support of vital food programs. Whether you’re part of a church group, student organization, civic club, or just rallying your loved ones, you can make an impact by joining our cause.

Assemble your Hunger Hike team and kick off your fundraising through our easy-to-use online platform or any method that suits you. LUM enthusiastically invites you to be a part of this meaningful effort to combat food insecurity and create a brighter future for those in need. Let’s unite and take steps toward ending hunger!

Get started today—click the button below to begin fundraising, make a donation, or learn more. Together, we can turn our passion into action and create real change! We can’t wait to see you there, ready to hike, raise funds, and support this amazing cause!

Hunger Hike 2024 – Join the Fight Against Hunger


Get Involved Now & Make a Big Impact on Hunger

Hunger Hike 2024 is just around the corner, and our amazing fundraisers have already raised more than $43,400 —an impressive 39% of our $110,000 goal. If you haven’t started fundraising yet, now’s the time. Every dollar brings us closer to our goal. Here are Four Ways YOU can support Hunger Hike:

  • Become a HIKER & form a TEAM & start raising FUNDS, click HERE
  • Support a HIKER or TEAM with a donation, click HERE
  • DONATE to Hunger Hike, click HERE or text HHIKE to 50155
  • VOLUNTEER with Hunger Hike, click HERE

Your efforts are making a real difference in the fight against food insecurity, but there’s still work to be done. Let’s keep the momentum going and make Hunger Hike 2024 our best yet. Every step and every dollar counts! Thank you!

Get started today—click the button below to begin fundraising, make a donation, or learn more. Together, we can turn our passion into action and create real change! We can’t wait to see you there, ready to hike, raise funds, and support this amazing cause!

Hunger Hike 2024 – Start Fundraising Today


Get Involved Now & Make a Big Impact on Hunger

Save the date! Hunger Hike 2024 is happening on Sunday, September 22, and you won’t want to miss it. Join us in the afternoon for a fun-filled event with a powerful mission: fighting hunger locally and globally. Here’s what you need to know to get involved and start raising money

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Time: 1 p.m. – Event begins; 2 p.m. – Hike starts
  • Location: Riehle Plaza, Lafayette, IN

Whether you’re participating on your own or with a team from your church, school, civic group, or family, Hunger Hike is your chance to make a real difference. Form a team, start fundraising with our easy online platform, or get creative with your own fundraising ideas. Every step and dollar counts in the fight against hunger.

Get started today—click the button below to begin fundraising, make a donation, or learn more. Together, we can turn our passion into action and create real change! We can’t wait to see you there, ready to hike, raise funds, and support this amazing cause!

Save the Date for Hunger Hike 2024


Get Involved Now & Make a Big Impact on Hunger

Save the date! Hunger Hike 2024 is happening on Sunday, September 22, and you won’t want to miss it. Join us in the afternoon for a fun-filled event with a powerful mission: fighting hunger locally and globally. Here’s what you need to know to get involved and start raising money

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Time: 1 p.m. – Event begins; 2 p.m. – Hike starts
  • Location: Riehle Plaza, Lafayette, IN

Whether you’re participating on your own or with a team from your church, school, civic group, or family, Hunger Hike is your chance to make a real difference. Form a team, start fundraising with our easy online platform, or get creative with your own fundraising ideas. Every step and dollar counts in the fight against hunger.

Get started today—click the button below to begin fundraising, make a donation, or learn more. Together, we can turn our passion into action and create real change! We can’t wait to see you there, ready to hike, raise funds, and support this amazing cause!

Mark Your Calendars for Hunger Hike 2024


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Mark your calendars — Hunger Hike 2024 is happening on Sunday, September 22, in the afternoon. This annual community event is dedicated to raising awareness and making a difference in the fight against hunger locally, regionally, and globally. Here’s what you need to know to get involved and start raising money

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Time: 1 p.m. – Event begins; 2 p.m. – Hike starts
  • Location: Riehle Plaza, Lafayette, IN

Hunger Hike is perfect for teams and groups, including church groups, student organizations, civic groups, and families. Form a team and start raising money using our online fundraising platform, or get creative and fundraise in your own way. By participating in Hunger Hike, you’ll help raise awareness and make a significant impact in the fight against hunger. Click the button below to start fundraising, make a donation or learn more. Together, we can make a difference.

We look forward to seeing you there, ready to walk, raise funds, and support this important cause. 

Hunger Hike 2023 Triumphs Despite Rain

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Hunger Hike Crushes Goal – $113,000 & Counting

Despite the rain, the Hunger Hike fundraiser carried on with spirited determination, and the results were nothing short of spectacular! The turnout was remarkable, demonstrating the incredible support from our community. It was heartwarming to see a range of participants, from Zumba enthusiasts to Purdue Pete, elected officials, religious leaders & groups, local businesses, school groups, and the Purdue Crew Team, all coming together for this important cause. The day was filled with joy, music, popsicles, a delightful hot dog picnic, clowns, face painting, princesses, and even soothing massages – a true celebration of unity and compassion.

Even more astonishing, the fundraiser didn’t just meet its goal – it exceeded it! With a goal of $110,000 in mind, Hunger Hike is thrilled to announce that a total of $113,000 has been raised so far. This incredible generosity will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the fight against hunger. But the good news doesn’t stop there – donations are still welcome! Every additional contribution will further strengthen our mission to combat hunger and support those in need in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to all who participated, donated, and made Hunger Hike a resounding success. Your kindness and dedication inspire us to continue this vital work, rain or shine. Together, we are making a positive difference in the lives of others and taking significant strides in ending hunger. To view more PHOTOS, click HERE.



Hunger Hike — Special Highlights & Surprises

Purdue Spirit, Music, Magic, Zumba & More

Join us THIS Sunday for the lively Hunger Hike kick-off event, taking place at Riehle Plaza from 1 to 2 p.m. Your emcee and dance music provider for the occasion will be DJ Powder from Rat Pak Mobile DJs.

The kick-off festivities will also showcase the presence of some special guests, including Purdue Pete and the Purdue Crew Team. As if that weren’t enough, there will be a range of FREE activities to enjoy, including Zumba sessions, face paintingballoon animals, rides on the Boilermaker Special, appearances by clowns and princesses, and even soothing massages. Don’t miss out on this fantastic start to Hunger Hike!

At 1:45 p.m., a brief ceremony will mark the commencement of Hunger Hike. Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker will sing a stirring rendition of the US National Anthem alongside Fred Koning. This will be followed by an invocation delivered by Reverend Jennie Barrington from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tippecanoe County.

At 2:00 p.m.Hunger Hike supporters will embark on a 1.5K walk, tracing a family-friendly path that winds over the pedestrian bridge and through Tapawingo Park. Along the route, “hikers” can enjoy live boat demonstrations at the Purdue Boathouse, listen to live music from Sharon McKnight, snack on popsicles, and marvel at a magical performance by Scott Starkey, known as the Wizard of the Wabash. The journey culminates at Riehle Plaza with a Meijer picnic featuring hot dogs, chips, and bottled water.

Hunger Hike represents not only a vital fundraising initiative but also a vibrant community celebration. The event serves as a platform to raise funds in support of the valuable efforts of Lafayette Urban MinistryFood Finders Food Bank, Inc., and the St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry.


Co-Chairs — Dr. Edwards & Purdue Coach Walker

Hunger Hike 2023 proudly presents its honorary co-chairs, Dr. Anne Marie Edwards, the esteemed director of the Purdue Black Cultural Center, and Nathan Walker, the dedicated head coach of the Purdue Rowing & Crew Team.

Dr. Edwards & Coach Walker exemplify ideal ambassadors for Hunger Hike. They consistently raise the bar, both in their personal endeavors and in leading their respective students. Their commitment to community service, particularly in the realm of supporting food assistance and nutrition programs, is truly commendable.

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Dr. Anne Marie Edwards & Coach Nathan Walker at the Hunger Hike kick-off event THIS Sunday at 1:45 p.m. (Riehle Plaza, Lafayette, IN).

Hunger Hike Countdown – Three Days To Go

Take Action Now – Make a Significant Impact

Take action NOW and begin your fundraising efforts for Hunger Hike 2023, making a significant impact in the fight against hunger! Hunger Hike is a family-friendly, community-driven celebration that welcomes individuals and teams dedicated to raising awareness and joining the battle against hunger. (Plus, it’s dog-friendly!) Join the effort to exceed the goal of raising $110,000 to support hunger relief efforts at the local, regional, and global levels. It’s easier than you think to get involved:

  1. Visit hungerhike.org
  2. Launch your fundraising journey today by clicking HERE
  3. To make a quick donation, simply text HHIKE to 71777

With just three days remaining until Hunger Hike, there’s still time to assemble a team and start collecting donations. Don’t hesitate – let’s make a difference together!

Meet the Hunger Hike Honorary Co-chairs


Dr. Edwards & Coach Walker – Ideal Advocates

Two distinguished figures from Purdue University have stepped up to assume the role of honorary co-chairs for Hunger Hike 2023. These individuals are Dr. Anne Marie Edwards, the esteemed director of the Purdue University Black Cultural Center, and Nathan Walker, the dedicated head coach of the Purdue Rowing & Crew Team.

Dr. Edwards & Coach Walker epitomize the ideal advocates for Hunger Hike, showcasing an unwavering commitment to community service, with a particular emphasis on supporting food assistance and nutritional programs. Their fervor for the importance of Hunger Hike, the potential that arises when a community unites to combat hunger, and the importance of Purdue students comprehending the challenges faced by their university community make them exceptional ambassadors. Together, they have issued a rallying cry, challenging everyone to begin fundraising immediately and to surpass this year’s fundraising target of $110,000.

For comprehensive details on how you can initiate your fundraising efforts for Hunger Hike, please see the article above or visit the official website at hungerhike.org.

Hunger Hike is only DAYS away


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Join Hunger Hike 2023, a remarkable community fundraising event with a mission to heighten awareness and make a positive impact in the fight against hunger, both locally and on a broader scale. Let’s unite to combat food insecurity and create a better future for those in need. Here’s your guide to get started contributing to the battle against hunger by raising awareness and funds for vital food programs. Hunger Hike is scheduled to unfold at Riehle Plaza (Lafayette, IN) on Sunday, September 17 at 1 p.m.

Hunger Hike offers an excellent opportunity for teams or groups to participate, whether it’s a church group, student organization, civic group, or your own family. Assemble your Hunger Hike team and initiate the fundraising process through our user-friendly online platform, or choose any method that suits you best. LUM warmly invites you to join us in the fight against hunger.