Walk to End Hunger

The 2024 Briarfest Walk to End Hunger is two parts:

• A food drive that goes through Sept. 8.

• The 3-mile Walk to End Hunger, on Sept. 7.

A food-collection bin will be placed in the church. Briarfest volunteers will deliver the bin, and will collect the donated food and the bin on Sept. 8. The donations will be consolidated with those of all participating churches -- an ecumenical expression of support to Mercy’s Gate, which serves the physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual needs of people who live in NE Colorado Springs.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, bring a group from your church to participate in the Walk to End Hunger. Wear your walking shoes and team colors! Bring the kids and the dogs! Starting at the Briarfest location, we’ll walk together, under banners with the name of each participating church, to the King Soopers at Briargate Parkway and Union Boulevard. Representatives of Mercy’s Gate will be on hand to formally receive the combined donation. Then we’ll return to Briarfest. Total distance: just shy of 3 miles.

There’s no cost to participate. Just show up and walk!

Bring the kids!  Bring the wagon!  Bring the dog! 

• The walk begins at the Briarfest location at 9 a.m. 

• We’ll walk the 1.4 miles to King Soopers at Briargate Parkway and Union Boulevard.

• We will be met by Mercy’s Gate representatives to formally receive our collective donation. 

• Then we’ll walk back to Briarfest -- a sign visible to all of Briargate of service to our neighbors.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
St. Gabriel parking available.

What can/can't I bring to the event?
Baby Strollers are welcome along with dogs on leashes. Dogs are not allowed within the gates of Briarfest during festival times.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Kathy Thomas at 719-528-8407

Walk for End Hunger Contact - Kathy Thomas
[email protected]