Treasure Coast Food Bank Hosts 4th Annual Community 5k in Fort Pierce
The race is the signature Hunger Action Month event of the Treasure Coast
FORT PIERCE, Fla. – September 16, 2024 – Treasure Coast Food Bank is hosting its 4th Annual Out Run Hunger 5K on Saturday, September 21, at Causeway Cove Marina in Fort Pierce. The event is held each September in conjunction with Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness and inspire action to end hunger in the United States.
Community members can register as individuals or as part of a team and top fundraisers will receive a prize. Participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, and more. Along with the race, there will be music, vendors, and raffles to enjoy with friends and family members. Packet pickup will be held Friday, September 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Cobbs Landing in Fort Pierce.
“Our goal with the Out Run Hunger 5K is to unite our community around a common cause: ending hunger. By bringing people together for this event, we aim to raise awareness about the pressing issue of food insecurity and inspire collective action,” said Judith Cruz, president & CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank. “Every step taken, and every dollar raised helps us provide more resources and support to our neighbors. We believe that through shared effort and understanding, we can create lasting change and make a tangible impact in our community.”
The race is made possible by a group of dedicated sponsors including Starbucks, Mattamy Homes, Premier Lab Supply, and more.
For event registration and to learn more about Hunger Action Month, visit stophunger.org/hunger-action-month
ABOUT TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure Coast, providing the community each year with millions of meals through robust programs and in partnership with 300 charitable organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. In addition to emergency food distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank operates a full roster of direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security, better health outcomes, and self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast Food Bank is a Partner Food Bank of Feeding America, the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. For more information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, stophunger.org or follow us @TCFoodbank on Facebook or Twitter.
