Last year. over 4.000 Rochester area residents participated in CROP Walks and raised nearly $156.000. There were a total of 1.856 walks nationally involving 3.17 million people as participants and sponsors. An additional 105 communities chose to canvass. fast. hold fundraisers. or create their own individualized activity under the CROP banner. CROP Walk proceeds provide food. relief supplies. refugee assistance. preventive health care. improvements in food production. development of water resources. and many other important services to people in need in more than 70 nations worldwide. A primary emphasis is placed upon eliminating the basic causes for hunger and creating longterm solutions rather than just quick fixes. In addition.