09/09/2025
The annual Cortland CROP Walk will welcome hundreds of SUNY Cortland students for its 31st year on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Part of a global walkathon sponsored by Church World Service, the event will help raise millions for global and domestic disaster relief, agricultural development, refugee resettlement and emergency food aid.
The local effort describes itself as “part of a movement, taking steps and raising funds together to provide meals for those in our own community who need them — and supporting programs that create greater food security in communities all around the world.”
Sports teams, Greek organizations and other students make SUNY Cortland a major contributor to the CROP Walk, according to Jim Miller, lecturer in the History Department and SUNY Cortland’s contact for the event. He described it as the perfect bonding opportunity for COR 101 classes — a course required of all first-year students designed to help make a smooth transition to SUNY Cortland.
“The walk around town may be a first for most (COR 101) students and an enjoyable way for them to get to know Cortland and each other,” Miller said. “Millions, mostly women and children, must walk 10 miles or more daily in search of water, fuel or food. This event is a terrific way to raise awareness of the global condition and build community while raising important funds.”
In 2024, 82% of the walkers were from SUNY Cortland, raising a record $7,407.62 of the $10,828.94 total. As in other years, 25% will be donated back to local food pantries and feeding programs including the university’s SUNY Cortland Cupboard. A plaque is awarded to the COR 101 section that raises the most money.
Teams and individuals can register at crophungerwalk.org/cortlandny.
The start and finish location will be Grace and Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court St., Cortland.
- Registration will take place outside Grace and Holy Spirit Church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Participants may walk or run individually or with friends or teams.
- Those with collected donations may turn them in at the registration table.
- Maps showing 1- and 3-mile routes will be available at sign up.
- SUNY Cortland, club, team or Greek affiliation attire is encouraged.
For more details on how to participate, contact Miller.