The Annual Event Raises Funds to Help End Hunger in South Florida and Raise Awareness for the Issue of Food Insecurity
Who/What: To maintain the community’s safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding South Florida’s 10th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K presented by JM Family Enterprises, originally scheduled for March 21, 2020, is now rescheduled to be a virtual race on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. The event will now take place during Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger.
Each year, the Outrun Hunger 5K raises funds to help end hunger in South Florida and raise awareness for the issue of food insecurity. This year, it is also an effort to respond to the increased need for food assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participants are welcome to run or walk their favorite 5K route on Sept. 26, take photos and use the hashtag #FeedingSouthFlorida to be featured on Feeding South Florida’s social media channels. All participants will receive an event t-shirt and medal at a drive-thru packet pick-up or via mail.
The 10th Annual Feeding South Florida Outrun Hunger 5K is a way to make a difference in the lives of an estimated 1.4 million neighbors throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties who are suffering from food insecurity. The need for food assistance in these counties has more than doubled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Feeding South Florida continues to provide much-needed hunger relief to the communities it serves. For every $1 donated, Feeding South Florida can provide nine meals.
Event sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Michele Fernandez at mfernandez@feedingsouthflorida.org or 954.518.1818 x 1863 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, 7 a.m.– 5:45 p.m.
Where: This is a virtual event! Participants are encouraged to run/walk their favorite 5K route in their communities while practicing social distancing.
Cost: The registration cost, which includes a t-shirt and finisher medal, is:
General ticket: $30
Student ticket: $20 (Must provide proof of school enrollment; please contact mfernandez@feedingsouthflorida.org for a discount code)
How: To register, visit outrunhunger.eventbrite.com. Create an online fundraising page to spread the word to family, friends, and colleagues that you are helping to “outrun hunger” in South Florida! For more information, contact mfernandez@feedingsouthflorida.org or 954.518.1818 x1863.
About Feeding South Florida®
Feeding South Florida is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks and the leading domestic hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Providing support for 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population, its mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education. Feeding South Florida distributed over 119 million pounds (99 million meals) of food last year, to over 1 million individuals through direct-service programs and a local network of approximately 300 nonprofit partner agencies. Visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org or call 954.518.1818.
Feeding South Florida’s food distributions are updated daily and available at
https://feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/.
To find out how you can help, learn about what Feeding South Florida is doing, safety precautions, and much more, visit https://feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/.
