The Walk for Hunger

As Project Bread's flagship community event and fundraiser, money raised through The Walk for Hunger funds state-wide anti-hunger relief initiatives in Massachusetts. And advocate for policies that make food more accessible for everyone.

Additionally, Walk Teams that represent organizations that have their own community-based anti-hunger programs are eligible to join The Commonwealth fundraising share prorgram. 60% of funds raised by these teams are granted back to their organizations to support their community initiatives.

Yes! Project Bread is thrilled to be hosting an in-person Walk event on Boston Common - on Sunday, May 7, 2023 -  for the first time since 2019! The in-person Walk will take the form of a fun-filled 3-mile walk around Boston Common. Check back for more details on what we’ll have in store on the Common this year!!

No! You do not need to join us on Boston Common in order to participate or fundraise. Tere s an option when you register to "Come to the Common" or "Walk Your Own Way". Many people enjoyed this flexibility over the last 3 years and we are looking forward to seeing your creative celebrations of the spirit of The Walk for Hunger. 

No problem! Just email us at walk@projectbread.org and let us know, and we can update your registration to "Fundraiser + "Walk Your Own Way".

Nothing will change with your fundraising center and page.  

But knowing who and who isn't going to be coming to the Common on May 7 helps us keep an accurate headcount for planning a fun and safe in-person event experience. 

No problem! Just email us at walk@projectbread.org and let us know, and we can update your registration to "Fundraiser + Coming to Walk on the Boston Common".

Nothing will change with your fundraising center and page.  

But knowing who and who isn't going to be coming to the Common on May 7 helps us keep an accurate headcount for planning a fun and safe in-person event experience. 

If you would like to walk for longer distances, the “Walk Your Own Way” participation option is for you!

This new 3-mile iteration of The Walk, with increased accessibility and lower costs, will allow for more funds to be directed to state-wide anti-hunger work. The true mission and spirit of our treasured Massachusetts' tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.

In 1969, The Walk for Hunger was founded on the promise, by the people of Massachusetts, to provide relief to our neighbors struggling with food insecurity. This grassroots movement took to the streets - probably without permits- to raise money for food relief by walking as a community - and it worked! 

But a lot has changed over 54 years. You can imagine that the expense of keeping our 20 mile route, and ensuring the safety of our participants, has risen with every passing year.

In order to continue to uphold our promise, The Walk has to adapt, so we can continue to be effective in serving our mission. 

There is no registration fee for the 2023 Walk for Hunger. There is no fee to start a fundraiser. There is no fee to attend the event on Boston Common. We do ask that everyone registers, as we need an accurate headcount to create the best experience on Boston Common for participants.

No. There is no fundraising minimum for The Walk for Hunger. We recommend a fundraising goal of $250 for individuals. Raising $500 to join the Heart & Sole Circle, our group of elite fundraisers! As a "Heart & Soler" you'll receive Heart & Sole recognition on your 2023 Walk for Hunger t-shirt and personalized fundraising support from our team.