Northern Illinois Food Bank's Foodie 5K is totally virtual this year.
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Right now the food bank is packing nearly 10,000 emergency food boxes a week to help people at risk of food insecurity. All funds raised for the virtual 5K will benefit the Food Bank at a time when its services and programs are more critical than ever to feeding neighbors in need during COVID-19.
So how does a virtual food bank work?
On race day you can complete your run any way you want, on your own time. Whether you're a treadmill warrior, neighborhood runner or an avid walker you can complete your 5k any which way.
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Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to check out this fun overview of what to expect from a virtual race experience.
Last year, the Foodie 5Ks attracted more than 2,000 participants and raised more than $200,000 to support the Food Bank's efforts of solving hunger across its 13-county service area, which helped provide more than $1.6 million in groceries for hungry neighbors.
"Since its inception, the Foodie 5K race series has raised more than $1.1 million, which has helped provide an impressive $8.9 million worth of groceries to neighbors right here in Northern Illinois," Fisher said.