Photo Gallery: 13th Annual Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger (Before the Walk)

Thanks to Debra Grossbaum and Connie Rizoli for sharing these photos with Westwood Minute.

The 14th annual Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger was held on October 23, 2022, and here are more pictures from a day of community coming together in support of a common cause - eliminating hunger in Massachusetts. Event organizer Connie Rizoli last week estimated that about $14,000 has been raised, and donations continue to come in.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. A child examines a table of donated food.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Walkers gather at the registration table where they could pick up an event-branded bandana, button, or sticker.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Event co-organizer Dr. Jeff Greenwald of Temple Beth David (right) and another event participant await the start of the walk.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Walkers display the Project Bread bandana which was gifted to event participants.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Teen volunteers stand behind an activity table where walkers could assemble care packages for those in need.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. A mother and child participated together in the Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. A mother and child take advantage of an art table before the beginning of the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. A participant (left) displays the event sticker, given to walk participants, on his blue windbreaker.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Five participants in the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger hang out together inside Temple Beth David.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. The 13th annual Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger once again brought together steadfast supporters who have returned year after year to support the cause of eliminating hunger in Massachusetts.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. A representative of Project Bread (left), the organization that receives the funds raised from the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger, takes a moment at the registration table.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Dogs on leashes were welcome to join the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger, along with their human companions.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Gabriel, the NEADS trained dog was on hand. He was the subject of the Westwood Minute article, "Youngest Community Members Learn to Appreciate Community Helpers...Including Four-Footed Ones."

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Project Bread representatives flank the Project Bread poster, "Breaking the cycle of hunger."

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. A member of Norwood Congregational Church joined the walk with her dog.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Members of The Islamic Center of New England chat with Rabbi Karen Citrin of Temple Beth David.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. The crowd listens to opening remarks at the Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Pictured from left are The Reverend JT Hills of First Parish of Westwood, Trish Tucke of Westwood Food Pantry, and Lou Rizoli of St. Margaret Mary Church.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. Event co-organizer Connie Rizoli (second from left) and Shalom Corner Director Lynn Kaminski (third from left) listen to opening remarks.

Photo by Debra Grossbaum. The fundraising event was a family-friendly one, with a number of parents attending with young children.

For more photos of this event see:

- Photo Gallery: 13th Annual Interfaith Walk for Hunger (During and After the Walk)

- Photo Gallery: 13th Annual Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger