Why Participate in the Hungry Lion Bike Tour?

Vermont is ranked the 11th hungriest state in the nation and according to the US Census, 13% of Vermonters (27,000 children) cannot afford either enough food or nutritious food for their households. These numbers are alarming and the Whitingham-Halifax Lions has been aiding in this problem for over twenty five years.

We began by serving a warm holiday dinner. Although it was a treat for many, there were no long-term benefits. Today, we provide enough food to fill the cupboards of those in need all across the Deerfield Valley, when it is most needed - the weekend before Christmas. The groceries are all delivered in reusable canvas bags and are overflowing with various staples and perishables. In recent years we've had other service clubs, including the Rotary Club of the Deerfield Valley and the Readsboro Lions, and together were able to serve approximately 500 people all in the nine surrounding towns.
 
We have developed the annual ‘Hungry Lion Bike Tour’ as a main fundraiser for this worthy, all volunteer project. Our Hungry Lion Bike Tour earnings will go towards our efforts to end some of Vermont's food instability around the holidays. Please join us in making this event a great success and have fun riding amongst the beautiful fall colors of Vermont!

If you would like to learn more or have questions about the food drive - please submit them to us via the contact form on the "Contact Info" page.