Burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories while helping students at Montgomery County Community College combat food insecurity at the same time.

Join students in the Exercise Science and Wellness (ESW) 102 class for the Gobble Wobble 5K run/1 mile virtual walk fundraiser Nov. 22-28 benefiting the College’s Stock up for Success food pantries. The pantries will use the donations to purchase grocery gift cards to help students of the highest need.

The week-long event is a virtual fundraiser, though community members are still invited to walk with ESW students in person on Monday, Nov. 22 at 10:15 a.m. in the Health Sciences Center Courtyard on Blue Bell Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. Participants can submit their time and see how they stack up against other contributors. The suggested donation for participation is $5 or $1 per kilometer, though any amount is appreciated and goes directly to the fund. 

Each semester, ESW students have the opportunity to run a community event to benefit a non-profit, explained Michelle Donovan, Exercise Science and Wellness Senior Lecturer.

“This project allows ESW students to gain experience organizing an event from planning to day of participation,” she said. “This semester, students chose to help their fellow classmates who may be food insecure. The College’s food pantry is available to any current students in need of food.”

Last year, students ESW students worked up a sweat performing 8,235 jumping jacks, 200 burpees, 397 baskets, 773 sit ups, and 2,200 jump ropes during the virtual Montco Games, said Donovan. The fundraiser benefited the MCCC Foundation, which supports the College’s Emergency Fund, Technology Fund and general scholarships.

MCCC is committed to feeding both students’ minds and bodies. Students with food insecurity are encouraged to stop by the Student Success Centers on Blue Bell Campus and Pottstown Campus, 101 College Drive, Pottstown, to pick up snacks and ready-to-eat soups from the Stock up for Success food pantries. Supplied by donations from the Montco and surrounding communities, Stock up for Success exists to help students succeed. For hours and information, contact the Wellness Center at wellness@mc3.edu.

The Exercise Science and Wellness A.S. program helps turn your passions into careers in the exercise science field including but not limited to exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, physical education, pre-athletic training, strength and conditioning, health, nutrition, and sport, fitness and recreational management.

To register for the event or make a donation, visit the landing page.