Team Sanctuary
Our team worked together over the last four years to raise awarness about family separation through deportation. Irida and Lucio both lived in sanctuary while they fought their own deportation cases, and each year, Monte's March made a point of visiting them. We are thrilled to have the chance to march with Monte this year! On behalf of the Workers Center, we are also so grateful to the Food Bank for our new partnership with you, allowing us to continue our food distrbutions across the valley. Let's support the Food Bank and continue keeping families together and healthy for the longterm!
Nuestro equipo trabajó en conjunto durante los últimos cuatro años para generar conciencia sobre la separación familiar a través de la deportación. Irida y Lucio vivían en un santuario mientras luchaban por sus propios casos de deportación, y cada año, la Marcha de Monte se propuso visitarlos. ¡Estamos encantados de tener la oportunidad de marchar con Monte este año! En nombre del Workers Center, también estamos muy agradecidos con el Banco de Alimentos por nuestra nueva asociación con ustedes, que nos permite continuar con nuestras distribuciones de alimentos en todo el valle. ¡Apoyemos el Banco de Alimentos y continuemos manteniendo a las familias unidas y saludables a largo plazo!
Monte's March 2021 - End Hunger Now
On November 22nd & 23rd, 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 two days, Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern, and 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. Our target this year is $500,000 and with your help, we know we can surpass this goal! 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) but we want EVERYONE to march - no matter how much is raised. It's that important.
- 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) but we want EVERYONE to march - no matter how much is raised. It's that important.
Teams are defined as two or more people fundraising together. - 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 or create a mini-march in your neighborhood or at your school! There is no suggested fundraising minimum to be a virtual marcher but we know you'll do great!
Are you a teacher or administrator looking to get your school involved in Monte's March? Please contact Event Coordinator, Cheyenne Burnham at [email protected].
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
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 provide 4 healthy and nutritious meals for a family who needs them most.