Reno-Sparks CROP Hunger Walk

11/13/2025

We are thankful for Walk Day coverage from KTVN 2 News Reno https://www.2news.com/news/local/reno-crop-hunger-walk-raises-money-for-local-nonprofits-while-remembering-local-preacher/article_2fa87670-59bf-4639-bfbb-eb9b321af79b.html
(editors note: Larry was a member of First Congregational Church, Reno, not Sparks UMC. The print version of story was corrected but obviously the video could not be)

The Reno-Sparks CROP Hunger Walk is named in memory of Rita Jeffres, but this year there's someone else to remember.

11/13/2025

Floyd Cheung, son in law, talks about what CROP Walk meant to his late father in law, Larry Hansmeier. (sorry it's in 3 parts and i missed some of it, parts 2 and 3 are in comment section)

11/13/2025

More pics from our 34th annual walk. Oct 21, 2025. And happy to say our preliminary report of $12,558 grew to $19,520 after post-walk monies and on line donations were figured in. What a blessing!

10/22/2025

The weather for our 34th annual CROP Hunger Walk this past Sunday was beautiful, even if it was a little windy.
About 75 walkers and helpers attended, including about 25 folks “Walking for Larry”. Larry Hansmeier was an avid supporter of CROP Walks, both in Reno-Sparks and his previous home in Washington. Larry passed in July and his family chose to honor him by walking, some coming from as far away as Massachusetts.
Our preliminary total is $12,558 with additional funds expected to be turned when we count on October 30th. Thank you for those that came out to support us.

10/16/2025

This Sunday! Thanks KTVN 2 for the publicity.

The funds raised will support the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Ridge House, and the Eddy House.

10/07/2025

Thank you KOLO TV-8 for helping us get the word out.

09/30/2025

fun morning. thank you, KOLO and Rebecca Kitchen.

09/30/2025

friends: Check out KOLO TV 8 today at 11am-12 and Oct 7th at 9-10am. Learn how this years Reno-Sparks CROP Hunger Walk supports both global and local agencies.

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09/09/2025

09/04/2025

Reno-Sparks CROP Hunger Walk co-leaders Sherry and Judi recently visited with Lisa Shaffer, Development Director of Eddy House. Eddy House is a daytime drop-in center and overnight shelter for homeless, runaway, foster, and other at-risk youth ages 18-24. Additionally, Eddy House provides vital life skills classes, workforce development, healthcare assistance, counseling, and more.
Lisa gave us a tour of the campus, including the soon to be open TLC36 Transitional Living Community, a 36-unit affordable studio apartment complex that offers young adults up to two years of stable housing, complete with wraparound support like job training, life skills, and counseling.
Eddy House is one of the local recipients of this year’s (and several past years) CROP Walk fundraiser, taking place Oct 19th. We encourage supporters of Eddy House to form a walk team. For more information call 775 530 1785 or email [email protected]