The Partnership for a Healthy Lee County is sponsoring a Walk for Hunger event on Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., at the pinetum in Lowell Park, Dixon. September is Hunger Action Month, so join us as we raise awareness about hunger and support the health of our neighbors. To participate, simply bring a non-perishable, healthy, shelf-stable food item that will be donated to The Dixon Community Food Pantry to be distributed to our friends and families who need extra food support.
During the event, enjoy fun family activities along a walking path as you take steps to end hunger. Activities include face painting, free blood pressure screenings taken by nurses from Lee County Health Department, free popcorn, a demonstration at 10:30 a.m. by the Lee County Sheriff Department K-9 patrol unit team, a visit with the Dixon Police Department therapy dog, Indy, and exploring a Dixon Rural Fire Department fire truck! Registration is not required, just come, and have fun!
Hunger Action Month was started in 2008 by Feeding America as a way to raise awareness in communities about the existence of hunger and food insecurity. For more information on hunger, please visit feedingamerica.org
