Newton, NC, – Ashure Ministry, The Corner Table, and Hickory Soup Kitchen are proud to present the 2025 Catawba County Hunger Walk, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in downtown Newton. This impactful community event raises funds and awareness to fight food insecurity in Catawba County.
Each year, this walk unites individuals, families, churches, and civic groups in a shared mission to care for our neighbors in need. Proceeds will be shared equally among the three presenting nonprofits to directly support their ongoing hunger relief efforts.
Upcoming Informational Meeting – You’re Invited! An informational meeting will be held for team captains, sponsors, volunteers, and anyone interested in learning more about how to get involved:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
CVCC – Workforce Solutions Complex (Alex Lee Room)
1980 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
1:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch is provided. RSVP by August 8th to info@thecornertable.org
This meeting will cover event logistics, registration, sponsorship opportunities, and ways to mobilize your team for a successful walk. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, meet fellow supporters, and start planning for impact!
Hunger Walk Event Details:
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Downtown Newton
2:00 PM – Registration
2:45 PM – Welcome, Warm-Up & Awards
3:00 PM – Walk Begins (5K or 1-Mile Route)
Fun for all ages including inflatables and ice cream after the walk!
A $25 donation includes a Hunger Walk t-shirt
Awards will be given for:
- Largest Team
- Top Team Fundraiser
- Top Individual Fundraiser & more!
Participants can register individually, join or start a team, or become an event sponsor. Multiple sponsorship levels are available with varying promotional benefits—ideal for businesses, churches, and civic groups to make a local impact while gaining visibility.
Together, We Can Make a Difference! Every dollar raised and every step walked goes directly toward feeding and supporting our community. Join us this October in taking meaningful steps toward ending hunger in Catawba County.
Visit www.cchungerwalk.com to get involved.
Ashure Ministry assisted with over $1.4 million in crisis funds, distributed over 2.5 million pounds of food through 39,119 food pick-ups, distributed 9,357 Student Hunger food bags, served 527 homeless individuals with food, and served 1,309 households with pet food.
The Corner Table served 63,900+ hot meals, sent out over 3,900 frozen meals, provided more than 7,000 weekend meal-to-go bags, provided schools with over 9,000 snacks, and provided more than 39,300 weekend food bags for students.
Hickory Soup Kitchen served 85,693 hot nutritious meals and provided 12,224 bags of groceries in 2025. HSK also provided space for 8,136 showers taken by our guests. Our HOPE center has provided job placement to over 100 individuals and provided transportation for 10 to 12 of those folks daily to and from work.
