Foodshare's Walk Against Hunger 2016
Team Muslims Against Hunger
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When is the Walk?
Sunday May 1, 2016 Where do we meet? Liam E. McGee Memorial Park (formerly Hartbeat Park), 140 Garden Street, Hartford What time do we meet? Check-in at 12:30 p.m. at table 17 (see map on right of screen) Zuhr Prayer at 1:00pm Walk steps off at 2:00 p.m. FREE Parking at 690 Asylum Avenue |
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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Feed the hungry, visit the sick and set free the captives." - Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Hadith 552
"(The righteous are those) who feed the poor, the orphan and the captive for the love of God, saying: 'We feed you for the sake of God Alone; we seek from you neither reward nor thanks.'" - The Holy Quran, 76:8-9
"(The righteous are those) who feed the poor, the orphan and the captive for the love of God, saying: 'We feed you for the sake of God Alone; we seek from you neither reward nor thanks.'" - The Holy Quran, 76:8-9
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Banner Making Events :Contact us if you would liike to have a banner making event at your masjid : elvira@mcct.us |
Walk Event May 1, 2016, 12:30pm
What is the Walk Against Hunger?
What is Foodshare’s Walk Against Hunger?
Foodshare’s Walk Against Hunger is the largest anti-hunger fundraising event in Connecticut to benefit local families and children in need of food. The new walk route will feature a 2.5 mile walk through Bushnell Park and Hartford’s West End. This event is family-friendly and fun!
Why Walk?
Hunger is a serious problem in our communities. Over 128,000 people, including 50,000 children and more than 10,000 seniors, need emergency food assistance in greater Hartford each year. For every $30 you raise for the Walk, Foodshare can distribute a month’s worth of food for a hungry neighbor.
Foodshare’s Walk Against Hunger is the largest anti-hunger fundraising event in Connecticut to benefit local families and children in need of food. The new walk route will feature a 2.5 mile walk through Bushnell Park and Hartford’s West End. This event is family-friendly and fun!
Why Walk?
Hunger is a serious problem in our communities. Over 128,000 people, including 50,000 children and more than 10,000 seniors, need emergency food assistance in greater Hartford each year. For every $30 you raise for the Walk, Foodshare can distribute a month’s worth of food for a hungry neighbor.
Let's Walk Against Hunger : Join the Muslims Against Hunger Team Today!
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How to join our team1. Click the button below and scroll down the page that opens.
2. Click the "Join Team" in blue lettering above the walkers names (next to the team name). 3. Select "Foodshare" under Foodshare Benefiting Partner Agencies and fill in your donation amount and goal at the end of this webpage. 4. Select if you are a new or returning user. 5. Complete the form |
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This film was taken when we did our first ever walk in 2008.
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To reserve a T-shirt:
1. Register online with the Muslims Against Hunger Team. 2. A T-shirt will be reserved for you if your online donations total $100 or more or children who collect $50 or more online by April 21st - please let us know the T-shirt size you require. 3. THIS YEAR WE WILL BE REUSING THE LIME GREEN SHIRTS FROM LAST YEAR - if you do not have a shirt from last year we will have some new shirts which will be distributed on a first come first serve basis at the walk for $20 each for adult sized shirts and $10 each for child sizes - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! |
Team Shirts: Our 2015 Shirts! Back of Shirt
We would like to thank the following organization:
1. Bosnian American Islamic Cultural Center, Hartford, CT 2. Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Berlin, CT 3. Islamic Institute of Ahl 'Albait, East Hartford, CT 4. Jafaria Association of Connecticut, Middlefield, CT 5. Madina Academy, Windsor, CT 6. MSA-CT Council 7. Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford 8. Muslim Youth Association of Connecticut, Berlin, CT 9. Farmington Valley American Muslim Center, Avon, CT 10. Connecticut Muslim Professionals 11. Young Muslims Sisters - YM 12. Young Muslim Brothers - YM 13. Sam's Children 14. Islamic Center of Connecticut, Windsor, CT for supporting the team! |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWho can join the Muslims Against Hunger Team?
We would like to encourage all members of masajid and slamic organizations and schools to join the team – last year we had 10 Muslim organizations and groups join the Muslims Against Hunger team! Please contact Aida Mansoor at aidamansoor@mcct.us if you would like your group/masjid to be represented as part of the team – we can add your logo to our T-shirts! How much does a Walker Need to Raise? While Foodshare is appreciative of any and all donations made to the Walk, they do encourage participants to raise at least $90 to earn an event Foodshare T-shirt. Team totals vary with the size of the team. Typically a team is made up of 4 or more people, so a target team goal would be $360 or more. Our team the Muslims Against Hunger had over 200 walkers and raised over $5,000 last year – Alhamdulillah! Our awesome team has raised over $25,000 over the last 5 years! How do I get involved? Start off by registering with the Muslims Against Hunger Team online at the link above. Then, set a fundraising goal, engage co-workers, students, family and friends to join your team, and have fun! If you are exited about making a difference, then you will be successful! What do I bring on the day of the walk? Please arrive prepared – wear comfortable shoes and water to keep hydrated! Zuhr prayer in Jammat will be at 1pm and registration will be at 12:30 – please look out for our table (Muslims Against Hunger Team) with green and white balloons and collect your shirt - (Shirts will be distributed on a first come first serve basis)! Each participant, even if part of a team, MUST turn in their own completed Check-in Form (online or paper) and signed waiver at the Foodshare registration. A parent’s signature is required if under 18 years of age. Please write legibly! Write the total amount you are turning in on your check-in form before you arrive. Bring all of your cash/check donations. Bring any completed Matching Gift Forms. Each team member must check in individually. |