UNC Police is pleased to announce a partnership with the Durham Rescue Mission to host the First Responder Fun Run & Food Drive. This community event aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those facing food insecurity.
Join local first responders for a 2-mile fun run and walk on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the UNC-Chapel Hill Finley Track and Field Complex. People of all ages are welcome to attend. Strollers are not recommended since the run/walk will be on a gravel loop.
Participants are encouraged to bring canned food items to support the Durham Rescue Mission’s efforts to help those in need.
Event Details
- Date
- Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
- Time
- Run starts at 8:00 a.m.
- Location
- Finley Track and Field Complex, 147 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Parking
- Free on-site
- Entry Fee
- None
- Donations
- All canned food donations will go to the Durham Rescue Mission.
- Suggested Items
- Canned tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, canned beans, canned soup, peanut butter, other non-perishable packaged and canned foods, etc.
- Event Registration
- go.unc.edu/RunFoodDrive
For more information contact Community Services Ofc. P.S. Vasquez at psteven@email.unc.edu.