The Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger is the largest anti-hunger event of its kind in Connecticut. Connecticut Foodshare invites qualified partner organizations to participate in the Walk Against Hunger as Benefitting Partners, where they can use the Walk to raise funds for their local food assistance program. Connecticut Foodshare takes on the cost of running this large-scale fundraising event with an easy-to-use online donation platform and Benefitting Partners can create a custom online Walk Against Hunger fundraising page to share with their supporters.
To be considered for this opportunity, please review and submit this form no later than Friday, February 21, 2025 11:59 PM. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by Connecticut Foodshare staff for eligibility, and you will be notified if your organization has been accepted as a Benefitting Partner. Questions can be directed to Chevon Reid at creid@ctfoodshare.org.
About the Walk:
- This year, the Walk Against Hunger will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Dunkin' Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the Walk will kick-off at 10:00 a.m.
- Registration and online fundraising will be available on www.ctfoodsharewalk.org after February 26, 2025.
- While in person attendance is encouraged, Benefitting Partners are not required to attend the Walk Against Hunger in person to participate in this online fundraising opportunity.
- Applications to participate as a Benefitting Partner will be accepted from January 3 through February 21, 2025.
Agency Partner Eligibility:
- To participate and fundraise in the Walk Against Hunger as a Benefitting Partner, an organization must be a current Connecticut Foodshare Agency Partner in good standing operating a food pantry, backpack program, community kitchen and/or emergency shelter.
- The Benefitting Partner must agree to support and follow the guidelines and deadlines outlined below.
Benefits of Participation:
- Benefitting Partners fundraise for the Walk Against Hunger using an online platform provided by Connecticut Foodshare.
- Connecticut Foodshare will grant to the Benefitting Partner 100% of the funds raised by walkers who select your organization upon registering.
- Connecticut Foodshare will cover any credit card processing fees and fees associated with the online fundraising platform; equal to roughly 6% of every donation received.
- If requested, Connecticut Foodshare will provide your Walk Against Hunger Contact with a report providing the first and last name and donation amount of walkers registered and designating your organization. Please note: Connecticut Foodshare cannot release personal donor information.
- Connecticut Foodshare promotes the Walk Against Hunger widely through social media and media outlets. Benefitting Partners will be listed on the Walk Against Hunger website: www.ctfoodsharewalk.org
- Benefitting Partners are given the option of hosting an informational table at the Walk Against Hunger so walkers can learn more about your organization.
Funding Timeline:
- One Week After The Walk: Connecticut Foodshare will email Benefitting Partners preliminary fundraising results for their organization.
- Friday, May 10, 2025 by Noon: Deadline for Benefitting Partners to submit additional funds collected. Only money received on www.ctfoodsharewalk.org or at Connecticut Foodshare's Wallingford, Bridgeport or Bloomfield facilities by this date will be counted in Benefitting Partner fundraising totals. We are unable to make exceptions for funds received after this date.
- June 2025: Connecticut Foodshare will distribute funds to Benefitting Partners. A check will be mailed to the organization name and address as provided later in this form.
Fundraising Incentives:
- $500 bonus to the first-time Benefitting Partner that raises the most funds.
- $500 to the returning Benefitting Partner with the largest percentage increase in fundraising over 2024.
Note: Bonuses will be calculated using Walk fundraising results as of May 10, 2025 close of business. Any bonuses earned will be included in the final check mailed by Connecticut Foodshare in June 2025.