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Walk With Us.
Feed a Neighbor.

The GWIM Hunger Walk brings the community together to take steps, literally, toward a future where no neighbor goes hungry in Greater Waterbury.

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Late Sept / Early OctStarts at 770 East Main St203-757-7734
About the Walk

Steps That Feed Our Neighbors

Started in 2018 and returned after a COVID pause, the GWIM Hunger Walk is an annual community event that raises awareness and funds for hunger relief in Greater Waterbury.

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Community Walk

Half-mile route around the Soup Kitchen at 770 East Main Street. Board members, volunteers, local businesses, faith communities, and neighbors walk together.

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Yellow GWIM Shirts

Participants wear GWIM yellow shirts and carry banners to show that hunger is a local issue with a local solution.

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Open to All

Individuals, families, teams, and corporate groups all welcome. No pledge requirement or registration fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Hunger Walk 2026 is Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 noon. Register on Zeffy: walk free or pay what you can. Call 203-757-7734 or follow GWIM on Facebook for updates.
No. Registration is pay what you can, and walking for free is absolutely fine. Every dollar given goes straight to the Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.
About half a mile, a loop around the Soup Kitchen at 770 East Main Street. Family-friendly and accessible.
Kids yes, always. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome too. The walk is meant to feel like a community block party.
Call 203-757-7734 or email gwimsk@forhungry.com. Your logo appears on the sponsor banner along the route and across our communications.
Getting There

Directions to Hunger Walk Start

Starts at 770 East Main St, Waterbury, CT. From across Greater Waterbury and nearby towns.

From Downtown Waterbury
Take East Main St eastbound for about 1 mile. GWIM is on the right at 770 East Main St.
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From Town Plot
Route 63 or West Main St toward Downtown, then continue east on East Main St.
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From Bunker Hill / North End
North Main St south toward Downtown, then left onto East Main St.
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From Washington Hill / South End
South Main St north, right onto East Main St.
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From East End / East Mountain
Follow East Main St west toward Downtown. GWIM is on the left.
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From Naugatuck / Wolcott
Route 8 North to Exit 27 (East Main St). Turn right.
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The Community Shows Up

Past Sponsors & Supporters

Businesses and organizations across Greater Waterbury that have backed this event and GWIM programs over the years.

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Businesses

Ion Bank, Thomaston Savings Bank, Tindall Law Firm, Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessey, Albert Bros, BJM Law, Post University, ServiceMaster Restore, Brass City Tile Designs, and many more.

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Schools & Youth Groups

Area high schools, scout troops, and youth organizations across Waterbury, Wolcott, Naugatuck, Middlebury, and surrounding towns bring teams, drives, and volunteers.

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Faith Communities

52 member congregations (churches, synagogues, and a mosque) rotating kitchen duty and providing ongoing event support since 1933.

Local Press & Community

Coverage Across Greater Waterbury

Our events are supported by neighbors across Waterbury, Wolcott, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Thomaston, Prospect, Watertown, Cheshire, and beyond. If you cover GWIM in local media or community newsletters, we would love to link your work.

Email gwimsk@forhungry.com with coverage or to request press materials.

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A Tradition of Neighbors Supporting Neighbors

½ mi
Walk Route
Loop around GWIM
2018
First Walk
Pre-COVID tradition returned
All
Ages & Teams
Families, businesses, faith groups

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