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ROCHESTER, NY – About 1,600 runners and walkers took to the streets Saturday morning for the 15th annual Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run, which aims to combat food insecurity.
It was founded and organized by Third Presbyterian Church on East Avenue to support the church’s food pantry. As it grew, organizers wanted to share that crucial help. Over the years, the run has raised $565,000 for dozens of food pantries.
“Hunger is a real problem in our community. We have many food banks and emergency meal kitchens in Rochester trying to meet the need. And there’s not a lot of money for them,” said Ellen Rye, co-director of the race and volunteer with the East Avenue Grocery Run.
The 5K and 10K races both started and ended at Third Presbyterian Church and went along the Genesee Riverway Trail. There was also a 1K race. After the run, participants were welcome to an afterparty with food and drinks provided by local restaurants.
If you didn’t participate, you can still donate to the pantries here.
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