Run 5 Feed 5 - 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Organization: Run 5 Feed 5 is a 501c3 organization that hosts events throughout the year including a 5K walk/run in the Spring to fund programs that feed hungry children.
• Mission: Our mission started in 2013 with the hope of raising money and awareness for the dire childhood hunger problem in our communities.
• Statistics: Currently, in North Carolina, one out of every four children is going hungry, and our goal is to fight that statistic!
• Date & Location: The event will take place at Creekside Park on April 18, 2026, at 8am.

📈 Our Impact

• Backpack Pals: We continue to fund the Backpack Pals program through COAT, who sends food home every Friday for local food insecure children.
• Summer Support: Over the past 9 years, we have provided food delivery during the summer and extended breaks to over 500 children locally that would otherwise go hungry.
• Grants & Assistance: We provide grants to schools to assist hungry children, including help with lunch accounts.
• Food Bank: In 2021, we opened a food bank available for all schools to visit and receive snacks for hungry children.

💰 Get Involved

• Participation: There is a place for everyone! Whether volunteering or walking/running, participation is encouraged.
• Entry Fee: The 5K entry fee will be $30 per person, including a custom t-shirt and the opportunity to connect with the community.
• Sponsorship: Your company can provide event sponsorship or grants, or donate goods for participant "goody" bags.
• Deadline: Sponsorships must be secured by April 4, 2026, for placement on t-shirts and event signage.

🌐 More Information

• Details: Detailed information regarding the event and registration can be found on our Run 5 Feed 5 Facebook page or our website www.run5feed5.org.
• Community: Join us for a day of fun and a "run to fight childhood hunger"!
• Contact: For more information, contact Kim Reddick, President – Run 5 Feed 5.
• Phone: 336-688-7143