Track Friday to Help the Hungry in NJ

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The Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties provides 3 meals with just $1 of support. So I'm running a 10k to fund 10k meals on Track Friday!

$1,672

raised by 34 people

$3,334 goal

In 2012, I decided to step up and help the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in their efforts to provide relief to those in our community impacted by Hurricane Sandy. My efforts combined with those of several other people and donations from 300+ members of the community led to over $10,000 for FOMAC and over $22,000 for relief efforts in just THREE WEEKS and led to the formation of TRACK FRIDAY, a national movement to turn the day after Thanksgiving into a day of giving, embracing community, and burning off some Thanksgiving calories!

The storm put unbelievable pressure on an already taxed system, and I promised that day to not forget the mission of FOMAC once the storm waters receded. 

Five years later, our community still recovers from Sandy in ways that are not as obvious. In addition, food security continues to be an issue. In New Jersey, over 1.1. million people are food insecure, meaning they are without reliable access to enough nutritious food they can afford to purchase.  One in eight individuals struggle with hunger, and one in three is a child.

One person can help. One person can make a difference by standing up and saying "I'll chip in!"

On Track Friday (November 25th, 2016), I'll join people across the country in turning Black Friday into a day of giving and not just getting. It's easy, make or donate to a Track Friday Fundraiser (here on Razoo), commit to a few laps or miles at a track or trail near you, and spread the word through social media!

My personal goal is to raise enough money to fund $10,000 meals for NJ families, and I'll celebrate it by running a meter for each meal - a 10k on the Middletown HS North Track!

When thousands of people stand up and chip in, the impact can be amazing. Be a part of it with me by starting a fundraiser or donating.

Head over to www.trackfriday.org for more information!

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Organized By Eric Rubinson

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