Backpack Buddies Walk-a-thon
In person only
Open to members & non-members
Out of Building
Backpack Buddies is a nationwide volunteer effort that acts locally to fight food insecurity. Children from families who live at or near the federal poverty level are eligible for free or reduced breakfast and lunch on school days. Temple Shaaray Tefila helps provide families in our neighborhood with necessary weekend nourishment. Your donation will make a difference for a family facing food insecurity.
Walk Options:
- Join the walk. Meet outside Temple Shaaray Tefila (East 79th Street and 2nd Avenue) at 12:30pm. Can’t make it to walk with the group? You can complete the walk on your own time!!
- Support a participant and come to cheer them on. Fill out the form by clicking the button above. Please list the name of the walker you are supporting.
Walk-a-thon Route:
The walk will start at Temple Shaaray Tefila at East 79th Street and 2nd Avenue. We will walk to the steps up to the esplanade at 78th Street and the East River, next to John Jay Park. Walk north up the river walkway to the esplanade. Take a left at end of the esplanade by Gracie Mansion and head to East End Avenue.
From there, head back to the Shaaray Tefila and rejoin the group or head back home to enjoy the rest of you day.
