![]() ![]() “Second Harvest Food Bank and our network of partner agencies is committed to providing food and hope to the many who, unfortunately, have far too little of both,” says Clyde Fitzgerald, executive director of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Runners are being asked to donate two non-perishable food items when they pick up their run packets and sponsors are asked to contribute directly to the Second Harvest Food Bank. More than 1 in 4 children living in Northwest North Carolina lives with uncertainty over whether they will have enough to eat. We anticipate the same kind of response this year.” Businesses large and small, individuals and other organizations stepped up to help us achieve that goal. “Last year we set an ambitious goal of $100,000 to be used to mitigate hunger in the Piedmont Triad. “This community has a big heart,” said Airport Authority member and Treasurer Paul Mengert, who along with his wife, May Gayle, is serving as this year’s Co-Chair for the event. These organizations provide food assistance to help meet the immediate and urgent needs of Triad residents, while pursuing an end to hunger through outreach, education and advocacy. Proceeds from the run will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministries of High Point. We are always honored by the incredible support we get from the community in our efforts to raise awareness regarding hunger in the Triad.” “This will be the eighth consecutive year we have held this event. “We take pride in holding this annual community service event in which the airport partners with all of our area service communities to fight hunger in the Piedmont Triad,” said Airport Authority Chairman Steve Showfety. ![]() The event includes a 5K run, a 10K run, a mile run/walk and a kids’ dash, with the proceeds going to fight hunger in the Piedmont Triad. Piedmont Triad, NC – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will hold its eighth annual Run on the Runway 8 a.m.
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