Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What about parking?
A. As usual, we recommend commuting to reduce the number of cars on site. While there is minimal parking at the church itself, there is also a public garage across from the church on Spruce Street. The car entrance is on 15th Street, just north of Pearl. This garage is free on Sundays!
Q. Will there be a traveling trophy this year?
A. Yes! Boulder County CROP hunger walk has a long tradition of awarding the “Sandal” trophy to the group that brings the most walkers and another trophy to the group that raises the most money based on the size of the group. Make sure to take a look these fine trophies on display!
Q. Will there be a photographer available?
A. While you are always encouraged to take photos on your own we are lucky to have several photographers that will be taking pictures during the walk to be posted on the web site at a later date. Please let organizers know if your group has special requests and we’ll try to honor them!
Q. Can my group buy the beautiful blue CROP t-shirts?
A. Yes! If you don’t yet have a t-shirt…they will be available the day of the walk for $7 each. With weather in the mid 70′s, it will be a great day to show your support of the walk by wearing a CROP t-shirt the day of the walk!
Q. Where does my donation go?
A. Twenty-four percent of the money collected by the Boulder County CROP Hunger Walk goes to Community Food Share, the food bank that serves Boulder and Broomfield counties. One percent of the funds collected are given to Bread for the World, a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world’s hungry people by lobbying our nation’s decision makers. The balance of your donation goes to Church World Service or your designated organization, to fight hunger worldwide.
Q. May I designate where my donation goes?
A. Yes! Because CROP Hunger Walks are ecumenical, interfaith, multi-cultural events, individual donors have the option of designating their gifts to other approved international hunger-fighting agencies including MAZON, CARE, Project Hope and Heifer Project International. This option is unique to CROP events, and available for individual sponsors only. There are 37 participating denominations that are part of Church World Service’s part of our board of directors that are making decisions about where the money will be used. Since these denominations are already receiving funds, it isn’t possible to designate a gift to them. Gifts not designated go to support the worldwide ministry of Church World Service.
Q. How long is the Boulder walk?
A. The walk is 10 kilometers and this year loops around historic Boulder. The route will be well marked an volunteers will be posted to assist crossing some of the busier streets. There are several restroom and water stops along the way. There is also a short walk that might be more attractive to some.
Q. How much does it cost to walk in the CROP Hunger Walk?
A. Nothing! The CROP Hunger Walk is a sponsor walk so there is no entry fee. We simply ask that you ask people to give you donations for walking. Start your donations by sponsoring yourself! Through the CROP Hunger Walk website, you can customize your own online donation site which makes raising money easy.
