About the Hike for Hunger
This school-based special event inspires students to walk, climb, and hike across the state to raise money and awareness for hunger and nutrition issues facing Vermont’s children. Thanks to these Vermonters, the Hike for Hunger sends a strong and clear message to Montpelier that support for 3SquaresVT (formerly food stamps), summer food sites, and free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs are integral for the health of families on a tight budget.
The event not only fosters community stewardship across the state, but also serves as an educational tool. The Feeding Minds school curriculum for elementary teachers can be used in conjunction with the Hike. The curriculum uses facts, statistics, and interactive classroom activities to stress the importance of regular and healthy meals while also educating kids about the issue of hunger in our state.
High School, University and Corporate Hike participants can learn about hunger in Vermont by viewing our 14-minute documentary, Every Child, Every Day. Hikers can also participate in our Nutrition Safety Net Game which is an interactive activity that helps participants gain a deeper understanding of challenges and solutions for food insecure families.
In 2009 the Hike was quite the success—over 40 schools Hiked to raise money and awareness. In conjunction with our sponsors (Northfield Savings Bank, City Market, and National Life Group) participants raised over $32,000 to directly fund the grocery costs of the Campaign’s Cooking for Life nutrition education series in 2010.
How to Get Involved in the 14th Annual Hike for Hunger 2010
Want to organize a hike at your school or workplace, or sponsor students at a participating school? Please contact Alida Duncan at
or (802) 865-0255 to find out more on how you can get involved in this funfilled event!
 
The Hike for Hunger
and Feeding Minds Hunger Curriculum
are underwritten by Northfield Savings Bank and the National Life Group
The Hike for Hunger is also sponsored by Cabot Creamery |
