Mt. Olive Feeding Ministry - "Running to Feed the Hungry" 5K Run/2K Walk Thursday, November 27, 2014 - Slidell Airport
WHO: Mount Olive Feeding Ministry
WHAT: "Running to Feed the Hungry" - 5K Run/2K Walk
WHERE: Slidell Municipal Airport - 62512 Airport Road, Bldg. #12
WHEN: Thursday, November 27, 2014 Race starts at 8 A.M.
Slidell, LA - On Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the Slidell Municipal Airport, the Mount Olive Feeding Ministry will hold their 4th Annual "Running to Feed the Hungry" 5K Run/2K Walk. The Feeding Ministry Walk is a fun, inspiring community fundraiser that calls attention to the prevalence of homelessness and the hungry in the Slidell Metro area. It's also an opportunity for families, friends and businesses to come together.Mount Olive's Feeding Ministry is looking for corporate sponsorship and local supporters to help provide over 90,000 meals annually in the Slidell Metro Area to those in need. Your support will allow the Feeding Ministry to continue to grow and make a positive impact on OUR community. Here is a brief history of the Feeding Ministry:
Started in 1986 serving bread once a week and developed into serving a hot meal once a week
In 1996 we went from one meal a week to three times per week
In 1996 we started delivering meals to approximately 42 sick and shut-ins
In 2001, we went from three days a week to six days per week
In 2005 Hurricane Katrina devastated the Feeding Ministry Building
In March 2006, the Feeding Ministry reopened in temporary facility
In September 2007, we held the New Feeding Ministry Building Grand Opening
In 2008, we added two additional vehicles for delivery (total of 3)
In 2008, the number of deliveries increased to 250 meals per day and the number of walk-ins exceeded 125 meals per day
In 2012, the total of meals served exceeded 90,000!
It takes over $90,000 annually to run Mt. Olive's Feeding Ministry. The generous donations and involvement from the community will go a long way in making a difference to thousands of people in need. Citizens can support this event by collecting pledges, creating their own team, donating their time to feed the hungry and generating goodwill in the community. There are three ways to participate ...RUN, DONATE or VOLUNTEER!
For more information on how to get involved in "Running to Feed the Hungry" and the Mt. Olive Feeding Ministry, log onto: www.mtoliverunningtofeedthehungry.com or contact Eddie Bonner @ (504) 909-6165, John Autry @ (985) 774-6890 or Felicia Carpenter @ (985) 707-3289.
