CentreBike Invites Community to Fifth Annual Cranksgiving, a Bicycle-Powered Food Drive Benefiting Centre County Youth Service Bureau
State College, PA – CentreBike, a local non-profit organization committed to bicycle advocacy, welcomes the community to the Fifth Annual Cranksgiving food drive. This event will take place November 4th, 2023 10AM-2PM at Videon Central (2171 Sandy Drive), and all are encouraged to participate. Rain date is set for November 11th.

Cranksgiving is a bicycle-powered food drive that makes a significant impact on our local community. This charity event benefits Centre County Youth Service Bureau. Participants need a bicycle, lock, helmet, bags/backpacks/panniers, and a minimum of $25 is suggested to purchase needs list items. E-bikes and bicycle trailers are welcomed.

Registration for this event is FREE and available online. For additional information and to register, please visit https://cranksgivingstatecollege.com . Individuals unable to attend the event but eager to contribute to the cause can donate to YSB using the donation link on the website.

'The Flock' is a group ride that will leave from Videon Central at 11:00 AM and visit the local Weis and Giant grocery stores.

Cranksgiving originated in New York City in 1999, and has grown to over 90 events worldwide annually, with State College hosting its very own the past 4 years. To date, the local Cranksgiving event has seen 350 cyclists donate over 5,500 pounds of food, valued at over $10,000.

CentreBike is a local non-profit 501(c)3 organization and has been dedicated to bicycle advocacy in the Centre Region since 2000.
If you would like more information about this event, please contact Matthew Cox at mcox16801@gmail.com