Hunger Walk committee members

Hunger Walk start with skyline in the background

Face painting is among the activities at the Hunger Walk

Staff and volunteers gathered at the start of the festivities

Matt Coatar of America's Second Harvest handled the emcee duties

The SAFE Choir thrilled the crowd

Walkers representing Grace Baptist Church Pantry in Markham

Food Depository Executive Director Kate Maehr

WCIU's George Blaise

Chicago Dept. of Human Services Commissioner Sheryl McGill

Kate Maehr with Ed Hanson of Jewel-Osco

The Holy Cross Marimba Ensemble

Sounding the horn for the step-off

The crowd at the start of the walk

Walkers from Kenwood Oakland Community Organization

A view from one of the bridges in Lincoln Park

Secretary of State Jesse White introduces his famed tumblers

The Jesse White Tumbling Team takes to the air