About Us
The Cleveland County CROP Walk will host its 43rd annual charity walk to stop hunger on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Adult Wellness and Education Center, 602 N. Findlay Ave. Check-in and pre-walk activities begin at 1:30 p.m., and the walk kicks off at 2 p.m., rain or shine..
The public is invited to support the walk by checking in at the registration tent on walk day or by registering and donating online at https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/normanok
CROP, which stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty, is a nationwide, ecumenical effort to raise awareness and raise funds to fight hunger and poverty. Norman’s two-mile charity walk is one of more than 500 CROP Walks nationwide this year and is organized by volunteers from local faith groups and community organizations. Local walk organizers have set a goal of raising $45,000 this year.
Twenty-five percent of CROP Walk proceeds will be donated to Norman’s Food & Shelter Inc., which provides housing for homeless families and individuals, free meals and other vital services to those in need. The remaining proceeds support the international hunger-fighting and development projects of Church World Service. Although not affiliated with a particular church, the non-profit agency’s efforts are supported by a coalition of over 37 denominations and faith groups. Church World Service programs in the developing world focus on self help, economic and environmental sustainability, strengthening local communities, and building self-reliance.
Local Impact
"For more than forty years, Food and Shelter has served our neighbors—providing two nutritious meals every day, 365 days a year, along with showers, laundry services, housing support, and other essential services that help people move toward stability and independence," said Director Cathy Billings. "This is a challenging time for nonprofit organizations, but our commitment remains unchanged. We will continue this vital, life-saving work for the people who need us. Your belief in our mission reminds us that real change happens when people come together. Local people solve local problems, and we are proud to stand alongside so many of you as part of that solution."
Walk day Fun
Kids' Activities
Post-Walk Cookout
Kids' Activities
Join us for fun, hands-on activities hosted by Norman's Family Career and Community Leaders of America and Pioneer Libraries.
Antique Car Show
Post-Walk Cookout
Kids' Activities
Check out antique cars displayed by members of the Canadian River Cruisers.
Post-Walk Cookout
Post-Walk Cookout
Manyawi World Music
Join us for a free hotdog cookout and chips after the walk. We'll even have veggie dogs available.
Manyawi World Music
Buskers for CROP Walk
Manyawi World Music
Members of Monroe Elementary School's Manyawi World Music Group will perform from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Buskers for CROP Walk
Buskers for CROP Walk
Buskers for CROP Walk
Local musicians Jared Deck and Slacker County will be playing for CROP tips along the route.
2026 crop walk T-Shirts!
Our theme for this year’s walk is inspired by the Biblical directive to “Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly.” We invite you to join us to walk for justice, walk for mercy and walk humbly in solidarity with those who face extraordinary challenges.
We give special thanks to graphic designer Jessica Lauer for this year's design and to committee members for the theme suggestion.
Shirts in sizes small through XXXL will be available for sale for $20 and will be FREE to walkers who raise $100 or more. Shirts can be picked up at the CROP Walk on Oct. 20 or at the drive-up window at Lanoy Tag Agency, 1315 24th Ave. SW. The tag agency is open from 8:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For information, contact Sherry at (405) 823-7148.
Ways to support the CROP Walk
Global hunger has been exacerbated by climate change, conflict of war and inflation. To help fight hunger locally and globally, our local CROP Walk has set a goal of raising $45,000 this fall. CROP Hunger Walkers can support the charity walk one of three ways:
- Walk with your team or friends & family Sunday, Oct. 18, at The Adult Wellness and Education Center, 602 N. Findlay Ave. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m., and the walk kicks off at 2 p.m.
- Be a Spirit Walker – All virtual. Support the walk through your online support and prayers.
- Be an Independent Walker - Walk on your own or with family on your own chosen path. Raise funds online and share your photos or videos in social media with #clevelandcountycropwalk
All participants are encouraged to register and raise funds online.
View a video on how to register and join a team
View a video on how to register and START a team
View a video on how to register as a RETURNING Team Captain
View a video on how to register as an individual
our history
Norman’s CROP Walk was started in 1984 by two churches – First Christian Church and St. Stephen’s United Methodist. Over the years, it has expanded to become the Cleveland County CROP Walk, involving dozens of faith groups, businesses, student organizations and civic groups from throughout our county.
Since the walk began, we have raised more than $546,000 to support the work of Church World Service, with $126,000 of that staying in Cleveland County to help our neighbors at Food and Shelter.
Our local walk committee is led by a very caring and dedicated group of about a dozen lay leaders from local churches and other community organizations.