ABOUT FEEDING THE 5K CAMPAIGN
 
 
Feed America First is on a mission to provide even more fresh, healthy food for our neighbors in need. To celebrate healthy eating and active lifestyles, let’s get moving together with our inaugural Feeding The 5K virtual race presented by Atmos Energy! Feeding The 5K will be hosted virtually throughout August and September. Sign up online (solo or with a team) and complete your 5K anytime, anywhere, such as the park, the gym, or in your neighborhood. You can also set your own fitness goals: walk/run a traditional 5K, half marathon, or full marathon… or focus on other activities such as pickleball, weightlifting, gardening, swimming, etc.
 
You can upload your physical achievements to track your progress and will also be given a personal fundraising page to reach out to friends, family, and colleagues to support your health goals and donate to Feed America First on your behalf. (Feeding The 5K is named after Jesus feeding the five thousand. Every $1 donated to Feed America First provides enough food for 10-15 meals, so if you raise $500, you will be providing 5,000 people a nutritious meal!)
 
Just want to fundraise? You can also sign up as a “Couch Potato” – no physical activity necessary! We will have great prizes for a variety of awards such as top fundraiser, most involved, most miles completed, etc. and a variety of pop-up challenges that we will announce on our social media so stay tuned!
 
 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
You can participate in this challenge by doing pretty much anything that elevates your heart rate. This includes walking, running, cycling or any of your favorite fitness activities! Just make sure to log it! For activities that cannot be measured in steps or miles, please refer to the PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONVERSION CHART below.

For more information on tracking your distance or setting up tracking devices please refer to the ‘How It Works’ and ‘FAQ's’ sections below.
MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES
This challenge will not only encourage you to engage in physical fitness activities, but also practice healthy wellness habits! Check out the MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY CONVERSION CHART below to learn more and use the Log Activity button at the top or in the site menu to earn points for each activity logged.
Campaign Engagement
This campaign offers numerous ways to get involved and earn points! Whether you’re posting in the scrapbook, leaving comments, chatting with others, or sending invitation emails, every action counts. Refer to the CAMPAIGN ENGAGEMENT POINTS CHART below to see how each activity earns points and start participating now to boost your score.
OUR COMMUNITY
ACTIVITY GOAL
COMPLETED: 5,925 points
TARGET: 100,000 points
FITNESS GOAL
COMPLETED: 2,923 miles
TARGET: 5,000 miles
FUNDRAISING GOAL
RAISED: $ 28,692
TARGET: $ 50,000
HOW IT WORKS
Register for the campaign and set your fitness & fundraising targets.
Click here to set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Health Connect By Android, Misfit, Strava), or download our iOS or Android apps.
Share your story and raise funds & awareness.
Track workouts anywhere & anytime and complete goal.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
FEED AMERICA FIRST
Our mission is to provide food to those who feed the hungry. Each and every month, we save up to a million pounds of food from manufacturers, distributors, etc. We then divide and distribute that food to over 125 food pantries in small towns and rural areas across TN and surrounding states. We believe hunger will cease to be a problem in America when we all refuse to allow our neighbors to go hungry!

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HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
Feed America First is on a mission to provide even more fresh, healthy food for our neighbors in need. To celebrate healthy eating and active lifestyles, I’m participating in Feeding The
5K, Feed America First’s inaugural virtual 5K event! I’ll be setting my own fitness goals and fundraising to help set the dinner table for our neighbors in need. For every $1 donated to Feed America First, they are able to provide enough food for 10-15 meals. Therefore, my fundraising goal of $500 will provide over 5,000 healthy meals for our neighbors in need… donate today to help me “Feed The 5K!” You can also sign up as a participant and set your own fitness and fundraising
goals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Charity Footprints?

Charity Footprints is a social enterprise that connects fitness and charitable giving. We empower people just like you, to get fit & give back.

Our Virtual Races allow non-profits to challenge their patrons to run, walk or ride and raise funds just as they would in a fundraising walkathon. The best part - charities save over 45% in event and logistical costs. So, the dollars that you pay to register or fundraise, go farther.

What is the campaign registration fee?

Campaign registration fee is the amount that you'll need to pay to enroll in this virtual race. This fee (less transaction charges) will go to the non-profit running this campaign as a donation.

The registration fee along with the funds raised through your individual fundraising page will enable the non-profit to fund various programs and pursue their organization's mission.

How can I create my fundraising page?

Well, you wouldn't have to create a separate fundraising page. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.

How will I track my distance?

You can track your workouts by setting up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Health Connect By Android, Misfit, Strava), or download the Charity Footprints' iOS or Android app and track your workouts toward this campaign. ?>

If you workout indoors (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike etc.), you can upload your workouts here.

How do I join a team on this campaign?

While registering for the campaign, select the team you'd like to join or create a new team and invite others to #GetFitGiveBack with you. If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.

I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?

All donations are made in US dollars, so the donations may be levied an exchange rate fee via your bank. Donors will want to connect with their bank to determine exactly what that fee may be. Additionally, international donors will need to reach out to a tax professional to discuss if and how tax deductibility will apply to their donation.

Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?

The short answer is - everyone. The fundraising research shows that the number one reason for people not donating is that they weren't asked to.

That said, there are things you can do to attract people to sponsor you. Adding a picture to your fundraising page, telling potential donors why this cause is so personal to you, sharing your fundraising page on social media, email, and chat groups.

Last, if your employer has a gift matching program, check with the human resources department to support your favorite cause as well.

Who can I contact if I need help?

You can contact us any time if you need help. We love hearing from our users so please don't hesitate to write to us about issues, suggestions, or to just say hi. You can also contact the non-profit administrator directly if you would like.

How do I change or switch my team?

If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.