Join SecondFirst for the CROP Hunger Walk: Sunday, October 17, 2021 or consider making a donation to support this important cause.

The Dominican Republic, Haiti’s neighbor, is a country full of extremes. It has both the tallest mountain and the lowest elevation in the Caribbean. It deals with droughts, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes, all in one stretch of land that’s smaller than West Virginia. The extremes don’t stop there: nearly one third of the population faces poverty. Rural communities are hit hard because people live farther from basic services. Many daily needs – including food – cost more. Hunger is an issue. And, with an unpredictable climate, there can’t be just one solution.

That’s why Rockford’s CROP Hunger Walk is so important. We’re helping families develop their own gardens, farms and fishing ponds so they have many ways to stand strong in extreme situations. Our support means affordable and homegrown food for families. CROP Hunger Walks help 30,000 people who are vulnerable in the Dominican Republic. But there’s still a great need. Around 3,000 families hope that these life-changing food solutions will reach them. When you give to the CROP Hunger Walk, you’re reaching out to them. 

Go to www.crophungerwalk.org/rockfordil. There you will find our church web page. Register as a team member and start recruiting friends to help you end hunger in Rockford and around the world. 

Thank you for your support again this year.
Dave Jones

Join SecondFirst for the Crop Walk 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021

SecondFirst Church has always been a big supporter of this great Mission effort, raising money and supplying food for those in need. We want to make sure we are supporting again in a big way. Since the event is virtual this year, our church will be walking around our campus and around the park beginning at 12:00pm. There will be activities for children and families to do as we walk.   Ice cream treats when we are done walking.  Our Mission Ministry Team will be matching what our members bring in. If you are interested in collecting money for Crop Walk go to the website listed below.  Give Becky E a call if you and family are interested in supporting and walking.  We walk for those that can’t. https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2021/team/2nd-1st-church-of-rockford