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Nick Menninga
Jan 27, 20231 min read
Our 40th Annual CROP Hunger Walk
As we start planning for our 40th annual CROP Hunger Walk, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, we are reminded of the good people in our community...
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Nick Menninga
Oct 19, 20202 min read
2020 Hunger Walkathon West Raises $100,000 !
Everyone rolled up their sleeves (virtually) and worked to make 2020 Hunger Walkathon West an amazing success. Although the majority of...
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Nick Menninga
May 31, 20202 min read
Generosity Overflows in 2020
With the generosity and caring of the people who supported the CROP Hunger Walk this year, our 37th annual "virtual" walk, we announce...
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Nick Menninga
May 19, 20202 min read
Largest Amount Raised in 37 years of Hunger Walks Here
We are almost finished processing the contributions made by hundreds of people and businesses and the amount raised, thus far, is more...
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Nick Menninga
Mar 24, 20202 min read
Virtual Walk for 37th annual CROP Hunger Walk 2020
As COVID-19 upends our day-to-day routines and literally separates us, may we be reminded that we can still lift each other up and...
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Nick Menninga
May 3, 20171 min read
9 Local Agencies That Make a Difference
As we near our 34th annual Hunger Walkathon West CROP Walk it is important to acknowledge the work that these agencies do in our...
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Nick Menninga
Apr 30, 20175 min read
Grand Marshal for 2017 Hunger Walkathon West CROP Walk
We are pleased to have Kenneth Elisapana as our Grand Marshal for the 2017 Hunger Walkathon West CROP Walk. Kenneth has an experience and...
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Nick Menninga
Mar 7, 20171 min read
2 Months Until The CROP Walk
Today at 2 p.m. will mark two months until the 34th annual Hunger Walkathon CROP Walk. We are preparing with our team for some new...
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Nick Menninga
Dec 24, 20161 min read
Merry Christmas & Happy Chanukah
To all our supporters, volunteers and everyone involved in the issue of hunger we wish you a very Merry Christmas & Happy Chanukah as...
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Nick Menninga
Apr 29, 20162 min read
7 Local Agencies We Walk For
This Sunday at 2 p.m. we start the 33rd annual CROP Hunger Walk in the communities of Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest and the Austin...
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Nick Menninga
Apr 26, 20161 min read
Business Support Part Deux
Yesterday we talked about business support. There are so many to thank who contribute their support and money to the walk. We want to...
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Nick Menninga
Apr 25, 20161 min read
Local Businesses Support Us
Community Bank Oak Park River Foirest One of the ways in which we get funds for the CROP Hunger Walk are donations from local businesses....
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Nick Menninga
Apr 24, 20162 min read
Grand Marshal for 2016 Walk
The Planning Committee has selected a Grand Marshal for the 2016 CROP Hunger Walk. The person we selected is a tireless member of our...
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Nick Menninga
Apr 8, 20161 min read
Co-Chair To Speak on The Doris Davenport Show
blog give a detailed overview of the Doris Davenport Show with Doug Wyman, also a planning team member of the CROP Hunger Walk. One of...
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Nick Menninga
Apr 7, 20163 min read
Local Radio Show Features CROP Walk
CROP Hunger Walk: Hunger Series Featured on “The Doris Davenport Show” with Doug Wyman According to Share Our Strength and the Greater...
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Nick Menninga
Apr 6, 20161 min read
2016 Walk Route
The 2016 Hunger Walkathon West (HWW) 2016 Walk Route will take walkers through the Austin community of Chicago and Oak Park. The...
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Nick Menninga
Jan 16, 20161 min read
Raised $1,300,000 Thus Far
Today we have our first team meeting to plan for the 2016 CROP Hunger Walk. We are happy to welcome several new team members and look...
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Nick Menninga
Dec 31, 20151 min read
Happy New Year & Thank You
As the saying in the picture states, without you this could not have been accomplished. A very Happy New Year to all and we are anxious...
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Nick Menninga
Oct 31, 20151 min read
Hunger Walkathon West Brainstorming Session
Dear Friends As folks who have supported Hunger Walkathon West in the past, we ask you consider attending a special brainstorming meeting...
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Nick Menninga
Mar 4, 20151 min read
It’s Easy to Give Online
How easy is it? Well see this video is on how easy it is to give online; setup a team and let your family and friends know about...
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