The Hunger Walk, started in 2014, is Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary Club’s major annual fundraiser. Proceeds support Morton Memorial Food Ministry, the Community Action Committee (CAC) and the Grundy County Food Bank. This event raises awareness about issues of food insecurity on the South Cumberland Plateau as well as raises money to help end them.
The 2025 Hunger Walk Information
Where: Angel Park (University Avenue, Sewanee)
When: Saturday, September 20th at 9:00 AM
Keep reading to learn why the Hunger Walk needs your support… NOW MORE THAN EVER.
What is Food Insecurity?
“Food insecurity is an official term from the USDA. It's when people don't have enough to eat and don't know where their next meal will come from. It's a big problem in the United States, where 47 million people, including 14 million children, experience food insecurity annually. However, many more people, including millions who do not meet the definition of food insecure—turn to the charitable food sector for support.”
Source: Feeding America
FOOD INSECURITY RATES BY COUNTY
The Hunger Walk supports food organizations in the three counties on the South Cumberland Plateau. As of 2023, all 3 counties have food insecurity rates higher than that of Tennessee, and that of the national food insecurity rate (13.5%).
Stories From Our Local Food Pantries
10th Annual Hunger Walk (2024)
The Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary Club hosted the 10th Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday, September 21st. The event brought in over $70,000 to support the local organizations fighting food insecurity on the mountain. The Club is grateful for everyone’s support and participation to make this event so successful!
