Easton Resident Laces Up for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger

EASTON, Mass. – On May 4, Amber Young, of Easton, will step up for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger. She will be among over 3,500 participants, both in-person and virtual, to walk the 3-mile loop around the Boston Common or in their own neighborhoods. The one-day community event will raise more than $1 million to support the leading statewide food security organization’s approach to ensure food access for all children and families in Massachusetts.

The Walk for Hunger, Project Bread’s flagship community fundraiser, brings together a diverse community dedicated to ensuring food security across the Commonwealth. The celebration is set for Sunday, May 4 at 9 a.m. and will feature family-friendly activities, food and entertainment. This year’s Walk will remain an accessible route on the fully paved sidewalks, allowing people with mobility devices, young children, and other needs to participate. ASL interpreters and multilingual staff will be present throughout the event. Beginning in 1969 as the first pledge walk in the nation, money raised from The Walk for Hunger is critical to fund Project Bread’s statewide work for systemic change for hunger relief.

“It is becoming more and more difficult for people to afford enough to eat,” says Erin McAleer, President & CEO of Project Bread. “One in 5 families with kids are worried about where their next meal will come from. The Walk for Hunger is our opportunity to make an immediate difference in the lives of thousands of our neighbors. The people – our walkers, volunteers, and donors – are what make The Walk for Hunger such a powerful event. Together, as a community, we’re making sure people can access food with dignity and choice each day.”

Young, Program Communication Coordinator for The Charity Guild Food Pantry, is gearing up for her very first Walk for Hunger this year. At 23-years-old, the Easton resident brings fresh energy and deep conviction to the cause—shaped by her daily work in the fight against food insecurity. Young sees the Walk as a powerful platform to raise awareness and unite people in support of a basic human need: access to food. Inspired to participate after hearing about the Walk during the Brockton Area Hunger Network calls, she is walking as an individual and hopes to raise as much as possible. She’s eager to experience the energy on Boston Common and see just how many others are moved to show up for the same mission.

“Working at The Charity Guild Food Pantry, I’ve seen firsthand how real and urgent the need is,” says Young. “The Walk for Hunger shines a light on that need—and brings people together to support those who are struggling, even when you can’t always tell what someone is going through.”

Donate directly to Young’s fundraiser at https://give.projectbread.org/fundraiser/6264829. To register as a participant for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, or to support a walker or team with a donation, visit give.projectbread.org/walk. All individual walkers are encouraged to fundraise a minimum of $25 and teams $250. Participants who raise $500 or more are recognized as Heart & Sole walkers and receive access to personalized fundraising support, exclusive event gear, free breakfast on Walk Day, and invitations to exclusive events.

People experiencing food insecurity should call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333), which provides confidential, free assistance getting connected to a variety of food resources in 180 languages and for the hearing impaired. Counselors can pre-screen families and help them to apply for SNAP. Learn more at projectbread.org/get-help.

About Project Bread
Project Bread is the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts. Beginning in 1969 with the first Walk for Hunger, the nonprofit focuses on driving systemic change to ensure people of all ages have reliable access to healthy food. Project Bread works collaboratively across sectors to create innovative solutions to end hunger and improve lives across the Commonwealth. For more information, visit: www.projectbread.org.

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