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Montgomery County Food Bank Announces 2023 Outrun Hunger Event Presented by H-E-B
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Montgomery County Food Bank’s 2023 Outrun Hunger event, presented by H-E-B, will be held Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at The Lake House at Grand Central Park. The Lake House’s address is 1039 Lake House Dr, Conroe, TX 77304.
Outrun Hunger features a 5K trail run/walk and 1K color dash. The event’s proceeds benefit Montgomery County Food Bank’s programs for children, seniors, and families facing hunger in Montgomery County.
This community-wide event offers summer fun for all ages. All event long at the ‘Party Pavilion,’ guests can enjoy live music, food trucks, a kids’ zone, vendors, photo ops, and more. The Food Bank encourages all participants to set up a fundraiser and/or team to make their impact go even further. Every dollar raised provides up to four meals for people in need of food assistance in Montgomery County.
The timed 5k trail run/walk (not a color run) registration fee is $50, providing up to 200 meals. 5K participants can add on the 1K color dash for only $10 more. 5K participants receive a t-shirt, swag bag, and finisher medal. The untimed 1k color dash registration fee is $30, providing up to 120 meals. 1K color dash participants receive a t-shirt and swag bag. Awards will be given to 5K age group winners, top team fundraiser, and top individual fundraiser.
“Outrun Hunger’s purpose is to raise much needed funds as the Food Bank continues providing nourishment to neighbors in need across the county,” said Kristine Marlow, President and CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank. “This event provides our community with a fun, meaningful way to bring family, coworkers and friends together to fight hunger and feed hope.”
To sign up and learn more about Outrun Hunger, please visit mcfoodbank.org/outrunhunger23. Sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities are available. If interested, please contact Callie Thompson at cthompson@mcfoodbank.org or 936.271.8804.
Montgomery County Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization dedicated to uniting the community to fight hunger. Montgomery County Food Bank provides meals to families, seniors and children who lack access to wholesome nourishing food through a network of 80+ partner agencies, local school districts and community partners. Through partnerships with local retailers and wholesalers, Montgomery County Food Bank receives and purposefully distributes donated and surplus food. True to its mission, Montgomery County Food Bank works alongside volunteers, corporate and community partners, and nonprofit agencies to build a community where everyone has access to sufficient, nutritious food.
Montgomery County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, partner of Houston Food Bank, member of Feeding Texas and distribution partner of Feeding America.
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