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Feed Fairfax 5k

Feed Fairfax 5k

Are you ready to lace up your sneakers for a cause that hits close to home? Join us for the Feed Fairfax 5k, a family-friendly event that’s more than just a race—it’s a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of Fairfax County students facing food insecurity. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th, and head to the Greenbriar Shopping Center for an exhilarating morning of community spirit and goodwill.

The Feed Fairfax 5K isn’t just any race. Set against the scenic backdrop of Fairfax, Virginia’s Greenbriar neighborhood, this event kicks off at 8 AM EDT with options for everyone: a physical 5K, a virtual 5K, a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, and a special 5K for those 18 & under. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family activity, this event is perfect for you.

But the real race to the finish line is for a cause: providing weekend meal kits and Power Packs to one in six children in our community who need it most. And there’s a heartwarming twist—right after you cross the finish line, you’ll have the unique opportunity to pack the food your race entry helped fund. Join fellow participants at our food packing event to prepare Power Packs—backpack meals that ensure students have enough to eat over the weekend.

The meals you help pack will be delivered to hungry children in the following week, making an immediate impact in their lives.

Don’t miss out on this inspiring event! Learn more and register today to be part of something bigger. Let’s run, have fun, and fight hunger together in Fairfax County.

 
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Posted by on April 17, 2024 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

 

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Peanut Butter Run Against Hunger

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On Saturday September 21st, participate in a 5K Peanut Butter Run Against Hunger fun run and walk at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston.  The event will raise money and food for LINK, a Loudoun County based food bank, to distribute to hungry families in the Reston, Chantilly, Sterling, Ashburn, and Herndon areas.  Cost of admission? 2 jars of Peanut Butter & $4 or 3 jars of Peanut Butter & $10 per family.

The 5K race begins at 9:00 with a kids-dash at 10:00.  Pre-register at pbrunagainsthunger@gmail.com

About LINK:

Providing emergency food to local people in need is the primary mission of LINK.  Every month they deliver food to approximately 50-60 qualifying families and many more during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.  LINK also makes food deliveries to other support organizations whenever possible, including the Embry Rucker Shelter, Good Shepherd Alliance Shelters, The Closet, William Waters House, and the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center.

 
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Posted by on September 3, 2013 in Get Involved!, Local News, Posts of Interest

 

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