Sunny Slope 5K Fun Run/Walk

The 1st annual Sunny Slope 5K Fun Run/Walk.

Since this is the first year we are doing a no frills simple fun run/walk so no bibs, no race timer, no t-shirts or medals.

Event fee of $25. Children under 17 fee is $5 with paid Adult.

100% of all net proceeds will benefit Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry-Sturgeon Bay.

Why are we doing an event to support Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry-Sturgeon Bay?

Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit program that provides on-going and emergency healthy food assistance to low and limited income households. The pantry, located at 131 S Third Ave in Sturgeon Bay, is open between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Food may be picked up once a month — or more often in emergency situations.

• We believe everyone wants the best for themselves and for their families.
• We believe the community wants compassionate assistance for the less fortunate.
• We believe assistance for individuals and families in need can yield benefits for the community by establishing and promoting a caring environment where everyone is assured of support.

Current needs:  Soups, tuna, Mac ‘n Cheese, Rice Roni, Hamburger Helper, Pasta (any kind), crackers and cereal.  Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase items when counts run low on any particular item.

Program support: The Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry, serves all Wisconsin residents below 200% of poverty.  The food pantry receives food through donations and The Emergency Food Assistance Program via the USDA.

In 2023, Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry provided food to 4,960 people, 1,440 being children and 890 seniors.  In 2023, the pantry was allocated 56,012 pounds of commodities through The Emergency Food Assistance Program via the USDA.

The Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry had a 24% increase in pantry participation in 2024.  The pantry served 6,149 people, 1,819 being children and 1,331 seniors.  In 2024, the pantry was allocated 69,129 pounds of commodities through The Emergency Food Assistance Program via the USDA.

On January 28, 2025, the Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry was notified the allocations from The Emergency Food Assistance Program via USDA deliveries are expected to be reduced by 50% in April or May.  This reduction in the monthly food allocations of over 33,000 pounds over the year will put a great strain on our pantry being able to serve the needs of our low-income families in this time of high rent and food prices.  Also, Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry wase notified two USDA orders that were to be delivered from June through mid-September have been cancelled. These orders had a value of $2.2 million dollars and approximately 1.1 million pounds of product (this is state wide).  

As of April 22, 2025, the Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry has served 2,048 people, which will put them over 7,000 participants in 2025.

The only way Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry will be able to serve everyone that comes to the pantry will be to reduce the amount of food each participant receives. 

Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry has been very lucky to have private donors that have been very generous so to date our pantry clients have not felt the burden of these cuts. Lakeshore CAP Door County Food Pantry is hoping the cancelled orders will be reinstated but that is only a hope at this time.  Food should not be a privilege. Food is a basic human need that everyone needs to live and thrive. 

Remember to "Leave no trace " at the Oak Road Nature Preserve. 

Please carry out everything that you carry in, including garbage.

** Refund Policy**
Refunds are not allowed for this event.