Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger fundraiser returned to the Boston Common on Sunday for the primary time since earlier than the pandemic, as walkers raised cash to assist get meals help to children and households throughout Massachusetts.
More than 3,000 folks participated within the 3-mile stroll on Sunday, and greater than 400 folks registered nearly earlier than the weekend.
As of Sunday morning, Project Bread had raised $915,000. The nonprofit will proceed to push for its $1 million purpose as fundraising by means of the Walk for Hunger will proceed by means of the summer season.
“Money raised through The Walk is funding Project Bread’s urgent mission to ensure kids have reliable access to food, to directly help individuals and families, and to advocate at the state and federal levels for expedited and efficient relief for those in need,” the group stated. “Walk funds are also supporting community organizations that are helping people access food locally and ensuring communities have the resources necessary to respond to the hunger crisis now and over the long road to recovery ahead.”
Source: www.bostonherald.com”