Join Us For a Family-Friendly Community Event to Support End 68 Hours of Hunger
This family-friendly event will take place at two hubs, Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford NH and UNH Outdoor Track in Durham NH.
Family, friends, or clubs will participate in a relay-style walk or trek totaling 6.8 miles: one mile for each hour of the End 68 Hours of Hunger initiative. Along the way, there will be fun activities, interactive learning stations, and opportunities to raise awareness and support this important cause.
This kickoff is just the start! Throughout the coming year, youth will have the opportunity to plan and implement local projects addressing food insecurity, discover ways to help neighbors, and take on leadership roles in their communities. Every step, idea, and effort helps build a stronger, healthier, and more connected local community: your participation truly matters!
Held rain or shine! Registration closes May 22.
Our Community Cares: 4-H Day of Service Flyer
Cost:
UNH Outdoor Track, Durham - $10.68/person donation includes t-shirt and lunch
Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford NH - FREE to all who register in ZSuite by May 22 (includes lunch and t-shirt)
How You Can Participate
- 4-Hers and community members will choose one of the “hub” locations to walk/trek a relay-style 6.8 miles to support the organization End 68 Hours of Hunger *. See hub locations below for list of activities happening at each location.
- Help us in raising funds for End 68 Hours of Hunger as well as reducing the stigma of food insecurity.
- Youth and adults will form teams (clubs, families, friends) and work together before the event to raise funds for End 68 Hours of Hunger.
- On the day of teams will bring the money they have raised and take part in a community day with our big relay walk/trek and celebrate our community with games, activities and a community meal.
*End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public non-profit effort to confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some school children experience between the free lunch they receive in school Friday and the free breakfast they receive in school Monday.
UNH Hub Schedule: Step Up For Hunger
| Time | Task | Information |
| 10-10:30am | Check-in, Welcome and Warm up |
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| 10:30-11:15am | Relay Kickoff and First Laps |
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| 11:15-12pm | Themed Laps and Activity Engagement |
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| 12-12:45pm | Lunch and Mid-Day Celebration |
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| 12:45-1:30pm | Laps and Challenges |
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| 1:30-1:50pm | Closing Lap and Recognition |
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| 1:50-2pm | Wrap Up |
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Special Featured Experiences
Gunstock Mountain Coaster Access
- Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the Gunstock Mountain Coaster, adding an exciting recreational element to the day.
- Must be registered on Zsuites to enjoy at no cost
NH Fish & Game Fishing Workshop
Hosted in partnership with New Hampshire Fish & Game, this workshop will:
- Teach basic fishing skills and techniques
- Introduce local wildlife conservation concepts
- Provide hands-on outdoor education aligned with NH natural resource stewardship
Gunstock Mountain Resort Hub Schedule: Trek to End Hunger
| Time | Task | Information |
| 9:50-10:30am | Arrival and Expo |
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| 10:30am | Opening Ceremony |
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| 10:45-12:30pm | Wild Miles Adventure Loop |
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| 10:45-1:30pm | Give and Grow Corner |
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| 11:30-1:30pm | Lunch and Learning |
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| 1:30-1:45pm | Wrap Up |
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Special Featured Experiences
Gunstock Mountain Coaster Access
- Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the Gunstock Mountain Coaster, adding an exciting recreational element to the day.
- Must be registered on Zsuites to enjoy at no cost
NH Fish & Game Fishing Workshop
Hosted in partnership with New Hampshire Fish & Game, this workshop will:
- Teach basic fishing skills and techniques
- Introduce local wildlife conservation concepts
Provide hands-on outdoor education aligned with NH natural resource stewardship
Wildside Kick-off trek to End Hunger flyer
Other Ways to Participate
Donate to End 68 Hours of Hunger
Done virtually. You can donate money or food. Each bag of food for the weekend costs about $15. To donate food, reach out to your local program.
End 68 Hours of Hunger is a registered 501(c)3 Tax ID: 45-0998251.
Donate to the experience by being a sponsor!
Food Drive
Folks who cannot attend the day are invited to host a food drive for the NH Food Bank.
Help the NH Food Bank this June, by collecting canned vegetables!
Event Sponsors
End 68 Hours of Hunger – Activities Sponsor
End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public non-profit effort to confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some school children experience between the free lunch they receive in school Friday and the free breakfast they receive in school Monday.
