The CROP Hunger Walk took place at The Hill School on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. with participation from many students and faculty alike in order to raise money and bring the community together. The walk itself distanced about two miles and passed through many places on campus such as the pitch, by the Ram, and up around the Far Fields.

The video below showcases aspects of the CROP Hunger Walk:

Ant Wise ’22 produced this video. 

The CROP Hunger Walk is an event that works to raise money and awareness for those struggling with food insecurity. As one of the co-presidents of The Hill School, 6th former Andrew Chirieleison said that he was proud of the students who set up the walk and everyone who participated.

Chirieleison also said, “I think it’s extremely important to acknowledge what food insecurity is, especially as a school where most students do not have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. During this pandemic and going forward, we should place a greater emphasis on the local Pottstown community and strive to help families that are struggling with food insecurities on a daily basis.”

The CROP Hunger Walks raises money to support organizations around the world. One-fourth of the funds raised are returned to the host community to fight local hunger, according to their official website.

As a whole, students and faculty from The Hill School raised exactly $4,139, and are continuing to raise more as a few days have passed from the actual walking event itself. This number passed the school goal, which was $1,000, by a longshot.

In total, 50 students and faculty participated in the walk. Those who registered on the team page shared a link with family and friends in order to collect donations. Not all those who registered were able to physically walk; however, organizers wanted to allow for remote participation.

Sixth former Sydney Floyd participated in the walk on Oct. 11, along with many other students. She said she felt joy seeing how much The Hill School raised, saying, “It is so nice seeing our community come together to help those in need and change lives one step at a time.”

Seth Eilberg, the director of activities and co-curriculars at The Hill School, walked with the basketball team during the CROP Hunger Walk. Eilberg said he was privileged to participate in such an event that united good people working for a good cause.

Eilberg talked about how easy it is for students and faculty at Hill to take what we have for granted and how important it is to stand for such an amazing cause. He also said, “I really enjoyed having the opportunity to reflect on the reality of our world.”

The Hill News Staff Contributors Oliver Hutchison ’22, Sarah Rogalski ’21 and Ant Wise ’22 helped organize the CROP Hunger Walk and also contributed to this report.