Sacramento’s Run to Feed the Hungry sees record turnout, raising more than $1 million

Sacramento’s annual Run to Feed the Hungry had a record turnout Thursday.

There were 31,285 people registered for the Thanksgiving Day run this year, making it the largest group in its 30-year history, said Kevin Buffalino, spokesman for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, the event’s host.

Early estimates indicate the event likely raised more than $1 million, Buffalino said. That’s enough to provide at least 5 million meals for Sacramentans.

“With food insecurity in Sacramento County at an all-time high, this year’s fundraiser was more important than ever, and our community rose to the occasion by turning out in record numbers,” Buffalino said. “We cannot thank the incredible people of Sacramento for their support of Run to Feed the Hungry, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and our neighbors in need.”

Fundraising remains open for another three weeks. To donate, visit sacramentofoodbank.org.

This story was originally published November 23, 2023 at 12:32 PM.

Theresa Clift

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Theresa Clift is the Regional Watchdog Reporter for The Sacramento Bee. She covered Sacramento City Hall for The Bee from 2018 through 2024. Before joining The Bee, she worked for newspapers in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. She grew up in Michigan and graduated with a journalism degree from Central Michigan University.