Hubbard event puts focus on hunger in Valley

HUBBARD — Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of participants who came out to walk to raise funds for battling hunger in the Hubbard community. The annual Hunger Hike was Sunday afternoon at Hubbard First Presbyterian Church, where Hubbard Christians in Action also hosted a giveaway of hygiene items and household cleaning products. Mary Mathews-Bebech, president of Hubbard Christians in Action, said the Hunger Hike, formerly known as CROP Walk, was held in conjunction with Neighbor to Neighbor, which gave out the supplies to those in need. Bebech said the Hunger Hike raises funds locally for…