Changes coming to the 2014 Hunger Hike

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TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) The Hunger Hike has become a Lafayette tradition.

Hunger Hike is our communitys oldest and really most respected fundraising walk, said Lafayette Urban Ministry Executive Director Joe Micon.

This year, the tradition that began in the 1960s is coming with some changes. Due to construction on the John T. Meyers Pedestrian Bridge, this years starting line is moving.

Were not able to stage our site where we usually do at Riehle Plaza, so this year, we are here in the east end of the Levee Plaza parking lot, said Micon.

Micon said the new starting location will take participants through Tapawingo Park, allowing them to enjoy not only the park itself, but other local festivities.

Were going to bringing about 1,000 people walking right through Art on the Wabash, so thats a really good link and partnership as well, said Micon.

An additional 5K run has also been added the day before the hike, Saturday, September 20. The run will start at 8 a.m. at Cumberland Park in West Lafayette, and will give runners a scenic experience.

It goes through forests, lakes, around close to three different gazebos. So, its a great event, said Micon.

Last year, the hike raised more than $90,000. This year, the goal has been increased to $125,000 as the need to fight hunger continues to grow.

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Changes coming to the 2014 Hunger Hike