Run to Feed the Hungry

Run to Feed the Hungry: Something to be thankful for

2009-11-27T07:33:22Z

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is thankful for a wonderful turnout at the 16th annual Run to Feed the Hungry. The final number of participants is still being tallied, but at least 29,000 individuals participated in today’s event. This morning’s 5K and 10K offered a split start time, a single finish line and new race routes.

“The turnout at this year’s Run is unbelievable,” shares Blake Young, President/CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. “Our organization is so thankful for the support we receive at this event and year round. None of our service delivery would be possible without the support of the Sacramento community.”

Run to Feed the Hungry participants of every age and athletic prowess braved the cold temperatures to take part in Sacramento’s largest fun-run. Many showed their enthusiasm with festive hats, costumes and layer upon layer of sweatshirts. Bright sunshine and energizing music kept Run participants going strong.

Funds raised from today’s event will support SFBFS’ nine programs including: Food Assistance, Clothing, Adult Education, Women’s Wisdom, Youth Academy, Mother-Baby, PlayCare, Haven’s Transitional Living and Computer Clubhouse.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, a local non-profit organization serving families and individuals in need since 1976, offers nine diverse programs at two facilities in Sacramento. A staff of 35 employees and several thousand volunteers accomplish SFBFS’ mission of assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and by moving them toward self-sufficiency and financial independence. Additional SFBFS information is available online at www.sacramentofoodbank.org

Help design 2010 Run to Feed the Hungry t-shirt!

2010-03-16T20:30:20Z

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is gearing up for the 17th annual Run to Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving Day, but needs your help starting this March. It is time to begin planning this huge event which involves 30,000 runners and walkers, two beautiful courses throughout Sacramento and raises over $800,000 to benefit programs at SFBFS.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is looking for artwork to grace the front of 30,000 Run to Feed the Hungry participant t-shirts. Think you have what it takes? Design a piece of art for the front/center of a standard t-shirt. The idea can incorporate anything that you believe captures the spirit of the Run to Feed the Hungry, programs at SFBFS or the Sacramento community during the fall. The winning design/artwork will be modified to include the official Run to Feed the Hungry and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services logos. Colors and layout of the winning submission may be modified to best compliment the color of the event shirt (not yet determined).

Please submit artwork electronically to artcontest@runtofeedthehungry.com by 5:00pm on Friday, April 30, 2010. Entries will only be accepted via e-mail in the following formats: Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop: PDF, TIFF, EPS (High resolution, 300+ dpi). The following formats will NOT be accepted: Jpeg, Gif, Microsoft Word, or any non-standard drawing or painting software.

The winning artwork will be featured on the front of 30,000 Run to Feed the Hungry participant t-shirts and may also be used to promote the event in other formats. All artwork submitted will become the sole property of SFBFS. Artists will relinquish all claims to future ownership. No compensation will be provided for any submitted artwork. The winning artwork will be modified by SFBFS designers to meet event and shirt specifications (addition of event sponsor logos, SFBFS official logo, etc).

Gather ideas for your artwork submission from the official Run to Feed the Hungry Web site at www.runtofeedthehungry.com or find inspiration from SFBFS’ programs at www.sacramentofoodbank.org. The art contest winner will be announced summer 2010.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, a local non-profit organization, serving families and individuals in need, was founded in 1976. Over time, SFBFS expanded to meet growing needs and now offers nine diverse programs at two facilities in Sacramento. A staff of 35 employees and several thousand volunteers accomplish SFBFS’ mission of assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and by moving them toward self-sufficiency and financial independence. Additional SFBFS information is available online at www.sacramentofoodbank.org

SFBFS thanks 2009 RTFTH participants

2009-12-15T01:07:44Z

This year, 28,500 Sacramento residents participated in the event, raising over $800,000 to support programs at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Your participation in the Run to Feed the Hungry helps families in need via our various programs including:

-Food assitance
-Clothing
-Mother Baby Program
-Adult Education
-Women’s Wisdom Art

These programs and services are made possible because of contributions from supporters like you.

To find out more information about Run to Feed the Hungry, including fundraising deadlines, category  winners or to look up your finish time, please visit www.runtofeedthehungry.com.

We appreciate and welcome any feedback and ideas from race participants. Please send us suggestions for improvement to comments@runtofeedthehungry.com.

I invite you to stay involved with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services year round. Please visit www.sacramentofoodbank.org for information on becoming a volunteer, leading a food drive or participating in an event. Thank you again for your dedication and support of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.