Help people facing food insecurity through Ride for Refuge

Registration is now open for a family-friendly bike and walk fundraiser.

Stratford House of Blessing is seeking teams from the community for their Ride for Refuge.

The local food bank says everyone is welcome to take part on Oct. 3, including individuals, clubs, businesses and church  groups. Funds raised support people facing food insecurity through the work of House of Blessing.

The ride feature a 2.5/5K walk + 10/20K bike ride with rest stops and support.

Registration is available online.

Community members can also donate directly to a team and volunteers can sign up on the site.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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