Capuchin Walk for the Hungry 2026 supporting Capuchin Community Services
Capuchin Walk for the Hungry 2026 supporting Capuchin Community Services
About Capuchin Walk for the Hungry 2026
Online registration has closed. Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, starting at 5:30 pm on the plaza in front of the main gate to sign up in person. Be part of the movement—pick up your shirt and wristband for Polish Fest and walk with the Capuchin Franciscans as we make a real difference in the lives of people facing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Your participation matters—help us create change!
Date
Starts at: June 12, 2026 6:00 PM
Ends at: June 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Location
Henry Maier Festival Park by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
200 North Harbor Drive
Milwaukee,WI 53202 USA
Contact
Jim Van Hoven, Development Administrator
414.509-8465
jvanhoven@thecapuchins.org
Why Participate?
Join the Capuchin Walk for the Hungry, help to feed our neighbors and enjoy a walk and celebration at Polish Fest
Gates open at 5 PM, we start to gather at the Aurora Stage at 6 PM and we leave to walk around the island at 7 PM. Everyone who attends the Capuchin Walk for the Hungry also receives free entry to Polish Fest all three days.
Join the Capuchin Walk for the Hungry, help to feed our neighbors and enjoy a walk and celebration at Polish Fest
Gates open at 5 PM, we start to gather at the Aurora Stage at 6 PM and we leave to walk around the island at 7 PM. Everyone who attends the Capuchin Walk for the Hungry also receives free entry to Polish Fest all three days.
Join or Start a Team
Each year over 55 teams gather to walk for the hungry. Teams come from churches, schools, businesses and neighborhood groups. You can join a team or start your own very easily. Contact us with any questions. Click on the team registration button above to get started.
Register as an Individual
You can register as an individual or a family group. Bring some friends and enjoy a beautiful walk across Lakeshore Festival Park. Then listen to music and have fun at Polish Fest.
The Capuchin Walk for the Hungry is our biggest friend-raiser and fundraiser of the year!
The Capuchin Franciscans have been serving in Wisconsin for over 150 years.
Br. Henryk Cisowski, OFM, Capuchin is Capuchin Community Services' Ministry Director. Br. Henryk and the other friars serving at CCS are helping people struggling with poverty, hunger and homelessness. We partner with dozens of faith communities, businesses, schools and groups.
Last year we helped over 96,000 people receive food. Some visited the community's only 5 day per week food pantry at the House of Peace. Others ate at St. Ben's Community Meal. St. Ben's is often referred to as the longest running "pot-luck" dinner in Milwaukee. Guests can receive many other services at the ministry's two sites. Clothing, hygiene supplies, access to safe showers, free laundry services for people who are homeless and eyeglasses are just a few of the services offered.