Welcome to my Monte's March fundraising page. I'm raising awareness and funds for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Every dollar donated supplies three meals to a neighbor in need. Be sure to tune in to 93.9 The River (FM), on November 19th and 20th!
As many of you know, I am a firm believer that food is a human right. Unfortunately, many of our neighbors have to make the hard choice between putting food on the table or taking care of other needs. Ironically, many of the people that are food insecure work in the food system: from farmworkers and people that process and cook our food to workers in the service industry. This is unconscionable, and ultimately we all have work to do to make systemic changes through fully funding snap, school food, WIC, emergency food - to name a few. These programs are currently under attack with the farm bill expiring on September 30. While this is going on at the national level, we need to support the vital work of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
I will be walking 43 miles over 2 days with other participants in Monte's March to raise funds and awareness for food insecurity in our communities. My fundraising goal for this year's march is $2,000. You can support these efforts by donating here, and joining me in the ongoing fight against hunger.
Sincerely
Neftali
For more info on Monte's March, visit: www.montesmarch.com
Monte's March
On November 19 & 20, WRSI – The River’s Monte Belmonte will be leading his annual march against hunger through the Pioneer Valley, during his Monte’s March event. For those two-days, Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern, and a number of their supporters, will push a shopping cart 43- miles from Springfield to Greenfield to raise awareness and funds for food insecurity in our region. Supporters are encouraged to donate money to benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Last year, the event raised more than $258,000.
You can march with Monte and Congressman McGovern by raising money for the event as an individual or as part of a team:
Individuals:
- A suggested fundraising minimum of $1,000 of more is encouraged to join Monte for either Monday or Tuesday of the walk (or a smaller portion).
- Marchers must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult.
- All Marchers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and pick-ups.
Create a Team:
- A suggested fundraising minimum of $1,000 or more per team is encouraged to join Monte for either Monday or Tuesday of the walk (or a smaller portion). Teams are defined as two or more people fundraising together.
- Teams are asked to please choose no more than one person to walk at a time. As Monte's March continues to grow, so does the number of people walking. These measures are to help ensure the safety of everyone involved.
- Marchers must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult.
- All Marchers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and pick-ups.
Can't march? Become a virtual marcher and raise funds online to support the march! There is no suggested fundraising minimum to be a virtual marcher.
Questions about this event? Contact Event Coordinator, Jennifer Therkelsen at [email protected]
Are you a teacher or administrator looking to get your school involved in Monte's March? Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Amanda Reynolds at [email protected]
Since 1982, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been feeding our neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. We distribute food to our member agencies in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites and shelters are on the front lines of emergency food assistance in our region, playing a crucial role helping individuals, families, seniors and children. Every $1 donated to The Food Bank can purchase 4 meals for a family who needs them most.