We knew this year’s Cranksgiving was going to be different. As the annual conversations to plan the event came around, we were sure of two things: making the ride safe during COVID-19 would be a new challenge, and supporting our food partners at a time when many families are facing economic and food insecurity is more important than ever. After we came up with a plan, we told ourselves it would be a smaller ride than normal. But you all showed up, and in grand numbers.
220 riders rode
66 teams rode
8 family teams rode
7 WTF teams rode (women/trans/femme/nonbinary only group)
20 volunteers shared their time to run Cranksgiving
387 selfies taken and shared in GroupMe messages
700+ pounds of fresh produce donated from Hungry Harvest
$2000+ groceries donated to Moveable Feast and the Franciscan Center
$790 dollars donated directly to Moveable Feast and the Franciscan Center
This was our biggest Cranksgiving yet. Together, 220 riders in 66 teams donated over $2000 of needed groceries to our long-time partners, the Franciscan Center and Moveable Feast. We were particularly excited that the event got to end directly at our food partners’ home base; riders got to see where the food was going to be distributed and say hi to their staff and volunteers.
A new partnership with Hungry Harvest allowed us to donate 700 pounds of fresh produce this year. We set up a checkpoint at Johnston Square Park where riders picked up a produce bag with items to complete a Thanksgiving meal kit. It’s the first year we’ve been able to do this!
We want to thank our volunteers for working through a new, extra logistically challenging configuration of Cranksgiving, our sponsors for supporting Bikemore’s work, riders for donating their time, energy, and food, and the Franciscan Center and Moveable Feast for continuing to work with us over the past six years.
If you would like to make a donation to the Franciscan Center and Moveable Feast, we are still collecting donations on their behalf until December 1, when you sign up as a “Cranksgiving At-Home” Participant. We’ve raised around $400 for both organizations so far! Donate here.
Our awards ceremony and leaderboards are up on our Facebook page.
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