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May 4, 2008 1:40 pm US/Eastern

Walkers Endure Soggy Weather For Walk For Hunger

BOSTON (WBZ) ― Tens of thousands of walkers braved the wet weather on Sunday to take part in Project Bread's 40th annual Walk for Hunger.

Those taking part raised nearly $4 million for shelters, food pantries and soup kitchens across the state. Over 40,000 walkers pounded the pavement for the 20-mile fundraising event.

The walk started and finished on Boston Common. The route weaved through the city, Brookline, Newton and Cambridge.

According to organizers, the demand for food pantries and soup kitchens is up this year, given the rising cost of food and fuel.

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