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Thank You!
The 14th Annual Ride and Stride for Food was a spectacular success! Collectively, we raised over $800,000 in support of our 33 nonprofit partners. We are are so appreciative and already dreaming about seeing you again on September 27, 2026
Making an Impact
Every dollar raised by the hunger-relief teams directly supports more than 400,000 people affected by food insecurity.
Since 2012, over $6M has been raised to end hunger.
Making an Impact
Every dollar raised by the hunger-relief teams directly supports 400,000 people affected by food insecurity.
Since 2012, over $5M has been raised to end hunger.
Meet Our
Hunger‑Relief Partners
Supporting Local Food Pantries,
Community Farms, Food Rescue Organizations, and College Food Pantries.
A glimpse into the moments, smiles, and miles that made this year unforgettable.
Our Sponsors
Support Every Mile
Our sponsors make it possible for us to pass 100% of every dollar raised by our riders and walkers to our hunger‑relief partners.
General Info & FAQs
What are the Anticipated Routes for the Bike Ride?
The Ride for Food leaves from and returns to the Noble and Greenough School in Dedham. Please click on your route of choice to download the cue sheet and visualize the map from Ride with GPS.
These routes are public, but if you encounter any issues accessing them, please contact info@threesquaresne.org.
25 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50487453
50 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50488431
What is the Anticipated Schedule for Event Day?
7:30 - Attendees begin arriving for registration and check in
7:45 - Breakfast foods, coffee, snacks
Bike mechanics available for quick safety checks
DJ starts spinning
7:45 - Registration for 50 & 62.2 mile opens
8:15 - 62.2 mile riders depart
8:30 - First wave of 50 mile riders departs
9:00 - Registration for 25 mile opens
9:15 - Second wave of 50 mile riders depart
9:45 - 25 mile riders depart
9:45 - Registration opens for 5K walkers
10:00 - Walkers depart
11:00 - Band starts up
11:30 - Lunch begins: BBQ, food truck, beer, beverages and more
1:30 - Event concludes
Is there a Registration Fee to Participate?
Yes, there is a registration fee.
- Ride for Food (1-day Bike Ride): registration fee is $85;
- 5K Walk (1-day Walk): registration fee is $85
- Virtual: registration fee is $85.
Note: Registration fees do not count towards your fundraising total.
Is there a Fundraising Minimum?
Each participant is required to set a goal and meet the minimums listed below. Historically, the average raised by individuals is $1,000.
- Ride for Food – minimum of $350
- 5K Walk – minimum of $350
- Virtual – minimum of $350
Participants who raise $1,500 and above will be eligible to receive incentive gear. (Designs to be revealed over the summer.)
How old do I have to be to Participate?
All ages are welcome to participate in the 5K Walk, although the course is not stroller friendly.
Riders at the Ride for Food must be 14 years old (by the date of the Ride) or older.
Riders between the ages of 14 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
Do I Need to Sign a Waiver to Ride? Where Can I Find a Copy of the Waiver?
Riders between the ages of 14 (by the date of the Ride) and 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must submit a waiver signed by their parent or guardian. No rider under the age of 14 is allowed to ride. No exceptions.
How do I Submit an Offline Donation?
If someone is supporting your fundraising efforts and would prefer to write a check, please:
- make sure the check is made out to Three Squares New England
- make sure to include the names of the team and the person on whose behalf you are donating in the memo line on the bottom left hand corner of the check so we know where to credit the check.
- send the check to Three Squares New England, P.O. Box 1055, Dedham, MA 02027 or forward the check to your team leader who will collect the checks from everyone and submit them to Three Squares New England.
Cash donations are not accepted. If someone gives you a cash donation, please submit a check to us in lieu of the cash donation.
We happily accept Donor Advised Funds and Corporate matches. Please be sure to list the names of the team and the person on whose behalf you are donating in the memo line.
How do I Qualify for a Bicycle Jersey or other Swag?
All participants who raise $1,500 are eligible to receive a unique bike jersey, designed by a young local artist. For the non-cyclists, we'll have a fun and fashionable alternative to the jersey.
Which hunger organizations are participating this year? Can I ride for any of them?
When you register for the Ride for Food or 5K Walk, you'll be able to join one of the following hunger relief organizations. You can also "create a team" so other friends & family can join your team. Funds for the 'team' you create will be directed towards your preferred hunger organization listed below.
Click on the links below to register or donate to one of the teams.
- A Place To Turn (Natick)
- Acton Food Pantry
- Boston Area Gleaners (throughout MA)
- Boston Farms Community Land Trust
- Brandeis Food Pantry
- Brookwood Community Farm
- Centre Street Food Pantry (Newton)
- Community Servings
- Daniel’s Table (Framingham)
- Dedham Food Pantry
- Food For Free (Cambridge)
- Food Link (Arlington)
- The Food Project (throughout MA)
- JF&CS Family Table (throughout MA)
- Lovin' Spoonfuls (Boston)
- MassArt Food Pantry
- Needham Community Council
- Newton Food Pantry
- Open Table (Concord, Maynard/Sudbury)
- Sharing The Harvest (Dartmouth)
- Three Squares New England
- UMass Boston U-Access
- Urban Farming Institute of Boston
- Waltham Fields Community Farm
- The Women's Lunch Place (Boston)