Food drive: Morrison Turkey Trot 5K collecting donations to fight hunger

MORRISON – The city of Morrison is joining the fight against hunger this month with its annual holiday food drive 5K.

The second annual Morrison Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. The event raises money and collects nonperishable food items to help support the Morrison Food Pantry.

City of Morrison Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs said racers will start on the south end of Genesee Avenue and head toward Lister Road. Racers will turn on Lister Road and continue to Harvey Road, where they will turn around and head back to the high school.

In addition to nonperishable food donations, the drive needs the following items:

• Toilet paper

• Paper towels

• Kleenex

• Laundry, dish and bar soaps

• Bleach

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Men’s and women’s deodorant

• Shaving cream and disposable razors

• Feminine hygiene products

• Diapers

• Personal hygiene items

“Last year, we had about 100 racers and raised over $3,500,” Jacobs said. “We’re hoping for an even bigger turnout with more donations this year.”

Registration can be completed online at quickscores.com/morrisonsports or in person at 8 a.m. on race day at Morrison High School. The 5K costs $20 a person and includes a long-sleeve race shirt.

Sponsors can have their names displayed on the back of the race shirt. Sponsorships are $100 and are payable to the city of Morrison.

For more information, contact Jacobs at njacobs@morrisonil.org or 815-535-1105.