CROP Walk held in Somonauk
On Oct. 4, the Community Interfaith CROP Walk was held to raise money for Church World Service and local food pantries.
Approximately 160 walkers received funds from community members and businesses to aid in the battle to end world hunger. This year, the 5-mile walk was held in Somonauk, with St. John’s Lutheran Church hosting the event. The walkers raised more than $21,000; 25 percent of the money will be shared between the Hinckley Area Food Pantry and Our Sharing Pantry in Somonauk.
A recent news release expressed sincere thanks to the walkers, workers and the following business sponsors:
Giant Leap Donors, Diamond Lube and Oil, Valley West Community Hospital, Honey Hill Orchards, Leland Farmers and Leland Lion’s Club.
Big Step Donors: Big Rob’s Garage, Mother Goose In-Home Childcare, Squaw Grove Dental, Dr. Michael A. Maroscia, Gjovik Auto and Idle Hour Lanes.
First Step Donors: Michaels Brothers Grocery, NAPA Auto Parts, Willy’s Plumbing, Building Block Preschool, Yee Haa West Store and Antiques, On-Site Computer Guy, Dairy Joy Drive-In, Toni Spaulding of Coldwell Banker, Cory Poris-Warren of First Midwest Insurance Group, James K. Roderick Woodworking, The Hinckley Café, Hinckley Family Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Mike Scalley, Creative Memories and Kathy Hintzsche, Lake Realty, Balloons Aloft, Casey’s, National Bank and Trust, Citizen’s First National Bank, Nel’s Catering, Somonauk Insurance Agency/ Rex Agency and Michael D. Johnson, Miller’s Foods and A Different Drummer.
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