Dear Friends,
Yup, it's been a helluva year. I'm among the very fortunate: employed, healthy, well-fed, sheltered, etc. Still, fear and anxiety are real and weighty. One of my go-to antidotes is to get out on my bike and ride around this beautiful Pioneer Valley. I have ample time for gratitude, as well as concern for those in our area who are food insecure and hungry. Fortunately the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has systems in place to support those who need help with food. But they need our help with funding, especially now with such great need.
Please consider contributing what you can to the 10th Annual Will Bike 4 Food. This is my 5th year riding with the Topspinners, a wonderful, inclusive group originally formed by tennis mates. We have a 50 mile route mapped to ride on September 19th. Your support would mean a lot. Thank you!
Will Bike 4 Food
Will Bike 4 Food is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020 and it is going VIRTUAL! This fun cycling event raises funds and awareness for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Will Bike 4 Food invites cyclists of all ages and abilities to pedal towards a hunger-free future. This year you choose your ride. Ride up a mountain, on the trails, or your stationary bike at home.
100% of your donation goes to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to support their mission to feed our neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger (unavoidable credit card fees notwithstanding). Every $1 = 4 meals!
Register to ride and find more event details at willbike4food.org
Questions? Contact Jennifer Therkelsen, Event Coordinator at [email protected] or 413-247-9738 x128
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.