Congrats! 26,000 meals to be provided following Carlow’s Outrun Hunger event
An event in Carlow has raised over €50,000 for St. Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen
Over €50,000 has been raised for St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen following the Outrun Hunger event .
Organisers have thanked all those who took part and were involved in the run and fight against hunger.
A total of €52,000 was raised at this year’s run, with hundred of people taking part by either running or walking through Oak Park.
St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen says the support will help it reach more people and make a difference for those affected by hunger, according to KCLR .
Ahead of the race, St. Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen said for every €2 raised, it could provide a meal.
This means 26,000 meals will be made available for those in need.
Local TD, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, was among those in attendance.
”A vital fundraiser for St. Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen, the support was once again phenomenal,” she said in a post on Facebook after the event.
St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen, which is under the direction of Father John Dunphy, has provided a lifeline for many people in Carlow over the past 10 years.
It provides daily meals in its centre and distributes food parcels to family homes in need.
This year’s Outrun Hunger event was the third of its kind.