Hunger Hike 2024 Exceeded Expectations
Hunger Hike Raised More Than $114,000…So Far
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Hunger Hike has surpassed the $110,000 goal, raising over $114,000! Together, our community is making a real and lasting impact on hunger relief locally, regionally, and globally. Your support is a testament to the power of collective action, and the Hunger Hike team couldn’t be more grateful.
Here are five super easy ways to donate to Hunger Hike today:
- DONATE ONLINE – Make an Online Donate, HERE
- SUPPORT A TEAM – Donate to a Hunger Hike Team, HERE
- SUPPORT A HIKER – Donate to a “Hiker,” HERE
- EVENT SPONSOR – Become an Event Sponsor, email info@hungerhike.org or call 765-423-2691
- DONATE BY MAIL or IN PERSON – Mail in or drop off a donation (Make your check payable to Hunger Hike; Mail or Drop off to — Hunger Hike, 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901)
There’s still time to be part of this amazing effort—Hunger Hike is continuing to accept donations. Whether you’ve already given or are considering joining in, every donation counts. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the fight to end hunger. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported Hunger Hike 2024, even from afar. Your dedication proves that, rain or shine, our mission to fight hunger is unshakable. Together, we are making a meaningful difference.
Mark your calendars for Hunger Hike 2025! Join us the afternoon of Sunday, September 21, 2025. If you wish to make a donation to Hunger Hike, click the button below. If you are interested in becoming a Hunger Hike event sponsor, email info@hungerhike.org. {MORE DETAILED SCHEDULE – click HERE.}
It’s not too late to become a participant. Here’s what you need to know to begin raising money and “fighting hunger.”
Hunger Hike is an annual community fundraising event whose mission is to Raise Awareness & Make a Difference in the Fight Against Hunger — locally, regionally & globally. Hunger Hike (Celebration & 1.5K Walk) event details are as follows:
- Sunday, September 21, 2025
- 1 p.m. – Event begins; 2 p.m. – Hike starts
- Riehle Plaza, Lafayette
- MORE DETAILED SCHEDULE – click HERE
Hunger Hike is the perfect event for a team or group — church group, student organization, civic group or your family. Put together a Hunger Hike team and start raising money using our online fundraising site — or any way you choose. We hope you’ll consider joining our Fight against Hunger. Here’s how to get started:
Help us Fight Hunger
Hunger Hike is a unique cooperative fundraiser with a history stretching back more than 30 years. The money raised will be shared evenly between Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, and the Saint Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry.
Lafayette Urban Ministry will use the money to advance their mission of tackling basic human needs and uplifting the people of Greater Lafayette by funding food, nutrition, and shelter programs for unhoused individuals, at-risk children, and working families.
Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. will use the money to provide protein, milk, and eggs in Tippecanoe County through their Fresh Market Pantry.
Haiti Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas Center will use the money to provide hybrid seeds, food, clean drinking water, medicine and more to the people of Baudin parish, Haiti.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Jack Kellmanson
David W. Kucik Director of Rowing & Head Men’s Coach | Purdue Rowing & Crew Team
Jack Kellmanson began rowing in 2011 in Jacksonville, FL, where he got his start in the sport sculling, competing at the junior level in the 1x and 2x. Jack continued his rowing career at the University of Virginia, where he was a member of the F8 which took silver at ACRA in 2018, as well as a member of the V8 his junior and senior years, which unfortunately saw limited racing opportunities due to the global pandemic. Jack’s most influential experience as an athlete was serving as the training partner to world champion Swiss single sculler Jeannine Gmelin in 2019 under coach Robin Dowell, who, along with Virginia coach Frank Biller, Jack cites as his inspirations for beginning his coaching career. Jack joins Purdue from the University of Illinois. Under Jack, the program achieved numerous bests and firsts, most excitingly at ACRA 2024 with the program’s first ever medal in an 8 (WN8 – 3rd, 2024), and highest ever team points finish. Jack is most proud of the growth of the team and commitment of the athletes he coached, seeing the team’s roster size more than double since coming to the program. Jack brings to Purdue his love for the sport, a focus on holistic athlete development and team culture, and a deep appreciation for club rowing. He is thrilled to be joining the rich tradition of Purdue crew and leading the program into its next chapter.
Dr. Anne Marie Edwards
Director of the Purdue Black Cultural Center
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Dr. Anne Marie Edwards serves as the director of the Purdue University Black Cultural Center. Prior to this role, she held various roles in higher education including her most recent role as the director of the Center for Black Studies at Northern Illinois University. She received a B.S. and M.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University and worked in the hospitality industry for several years until returning to school to obtain an M.B.A. from Valparaiso University. She earned a doctorate in educational psychology in August of 2021 where her emphasis centered Black women and identity development in the higher education environment. Her other research interests include topics around race, motivation, leadership, and career development. Dr. Edwards is interested in ways of making research accessible to the public. Dr. Edwards is an active member of the Association of Black Culture Centers (ABCC), National Council for Black Studies (NCBS), NASPA, and her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She has presented at ABCC, NCBS, MWERA, NASPA, ACPA, Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALAH) and at the International Self-Determination theory conference. Dr. Edwards is one of the co-hosts of the podcast Blkwomynvoices, a biweekly show about Black womyn and higher education.
If you would like to become a Hunger Hike Event Sponsor, email info@hungerhike.org for more information.