Independence from Hunger Walk / Run
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Independence from Hunger Walk / Run
Independence from Hunger Walk / Run takes place on July 18, 2026, at 1537 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States. The event offers two participant options and is connected to a broader campaign addressing food insecurity.
- 3K Walk (~1.5 Miles) walking only
- 5K Run (~3 Miles) running only
Registration opens June 9, 2026 and closes July 18, 2026. The registration fee for each event is $20.
The event references recent national figures on food insecurity: 13.5 percent, or about 18 million, U.S. households face food insecurity, and more than 6 million of those households include children. Move for Hunger estimates that 22 million children experience summer hunger each year.
A coordinated campaign runs from June 25 to July 31 to gather support through in-store and online donations and through pre-made bags of nonperishable foods. Donations are being collected at Grocery Outlet's more than 540 locations across the country. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.