The 14th Annual $tock Our $helves Walk was held this year on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 10:00 am from the Monsignor Hackett Hall at Immaculate Conception Church, East Weymouth. It was started 13 years ago for just that purpose - to stock our shelves for the coming winter.

After the warm weather months of summer, our shelves are empty. No one thinks of hunger during the "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer" except the people who are hungry!
This year, our walkers took a soggy but easy 2 mile stroll along Broad Street to Middle Street, past Legion Field and back to the Food Pantry. This short walk was ideal for people of all ages. Walking groups, school teams, and other organizations who often walk together. Many made it a family outing with moms, dads, kids and grandparents joining the festivities. One group of young girls has repeated the walk for several years celebrating one of their birthdays. Once back at the Monsignor Hackett Hall of Immaculate Conception Church, the excitement of raffles, prizes and refreshments began. It was a fun day for all and raised approximately $50,000 of needed funds to provide food for the coming holidays. [click here for 2009 results and pictures]

Fighting Hunger is a Team Effort

Because our sole purpose is to feed the hungry of Weymouth, we are strive to create a visible appearance in town. We would like to have everyone in Weymouth know that we are here to help those in need. Those of you who walked especialy in the rain helped make this happen. The more walkers we have, the more visible we are. The more visible we are, the more food we can supply. So, thanks to all who grabbed their family, friends and co-workers, named their team and collect pledges. Then come walk with us. Our neighbors in need will thank you in the months ahead! Perhaps you missed the $.O.$. Walk, but would like to make a secure donation? It's not toolate to support this year's walk. Just click the button at the right. And "Thanks"!

For a list of our 2009 $tock our $helves sponsors. Click here