Tri-County Hunger Walk

Join our Partnership for a Healthy Community Healthy Eating, Active Living Food Systems Partners Team as we raise awareness about hunger and support the health and well-being of our neighbors. Participantswill donate healthy, shelf-stable food items to local pantries and enjoy a 30-minute walk with fellow community members. 

Bring your walking shoes, invite your friends and family, and join us as we celebrate five years of walking for a cause. Together, we can raise awareness, support local food pantries, and take steps toward a future where everyone has access to nutritious food. 

Back by popular demand, this year's walk will feature FREE resources, community vendors, and fun activities for the whole family! While you're enjoying the event, be sure to stop by All Shook Up for a refreshing lemonade shake-up or visit Cyd's Take Away Market for tasty food and beverage options available for purchase. (Cash and card payments accepted for food/beverage items.)

Bring the whole family for a fun, family-friendly morning of activity, community, and taking steps to end hunger!
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When: Saturday, September 26
            9-10am: Registration, Donation Drop-off & Vendors Open
            10-10:10am: Walk Kick-Off
            10:10-10:40am: Walk
            10:40 - 12pm: Vendors & Activities

Where: Donovan Park, 5805 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614- (paved path for walking area)
Access Map for Walk - COMING SOON

Minimum of one healthy, shelf-stable food item per walker.
View our suggest Shopping List for donation ideas. 

All donated food will support local food pantries and help neighbors facing hunger in our community.

Walk T-Shirts & Totes:
Show your support and help raise funds to fight hunger by purchasing a 2026 Hunger Walk t-shirt or tote 
Visit our online store: go.illinois.edu/hungerwalkshirts. 

T-shirts & totes are available for anyone who would like to purchase one. Pick-up will be available at the event. If you'd like a shirt and/or tote but are unable to attend the walk, please contact Rebecca Crumrine at racrumri@illinois.edu to arrange an alternative pick-up option.

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Registration

Please register below with your party's information. A confirmation email will be sent once your registration is complete.

Monetary donations supporting local hunger relief efforts and our charitable food system may be made by check payable to Tazewell County Health Department. Please write "Hunger Walk" in the memo line.
 

          Tazewell County Health Department
          Attn: Hunger Walk
          21306 IL Rt. 9
          Tremont, IL 61568

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Sponsorship support helps offset event costs, allowing more of the funds raised to directly support local hunger relief efforts. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please review our Sponsorship Letter to get involved. 
 
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If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact Rebecca Crumrine, racrumri@illinois.edu or 309-685-3140. 

 

The month of September is Hunger Action Month and we invite you to fight hunger with us throughout the month! 
Feel free to participate and share about our events! 
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