Local CROP Hunger Walk participants on Sunday, Oct. 5, included, back row (l-r): Carolyn Moe, Arlene Horstmann, Darrell Paustian, Rev Gideon Gallo, Lisa Reinhard, Linda Goos; middle row (l-r) Josh Gallo, Susan Wegner, Maria Soto, Rev John Granchie; front row (l-r) Jhona Lyn Gallo, Deb Elwood, children Ruby and Dylan Pickett and Silver Morley, Deb Granchie, and Kathy Humphrey. Not pictured, Jeanne Paustian and Sue Koster. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Northwest Tama County Ministerial Association hosted the annual CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5. There were 19 participants and church members donated over $735. The funds that are collected go to Church World Service (CWS) with 25% donated to the local food pantry. CWS helps people in developing countries get water to their villages, provides seeds, and helps plant gardens and fields. Local churches represented on Sunday included Chapel Church, Methodist Church, and Peace Church, the host church served treats.