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Screen Printing Meets Community Cause with 'Run For The Hungry'

Screen Printing Meets Community Cause with 'Run For The Hungry' | Screenprinting.com

Jamie Leinbach |

When the opportunity to collaborate with Gateway Church on their “Run for the Hungry" event came knocking at Ryonet's door, we couldn't wait to roll up our sleeves. Tasked with creating custom long sleeve shirts for the event, we found ourselves fueled by the initiative's noble cause, as highlighted on Gateway's Missions and Outreach website. Aria Boneski, an organizer for the annual event, explained that with the funds collected from the Run, non-perishable foods are distributed to multiple food pantries in the local community. This also supports backpack programs in the schools and ReFuel Washougal, allowing access to food throughout the year.
You may have watched a recent social media post where we shared our experience in printing their tees! Read on for the event recap – this was more than just a printing job; it was our chance to make a meaningful contribution to the community through our expertise in screen printing.

Ryonet employee printing Run For The Hungry on a ROQ Automatic Press

THE ROQ STAR & POLYESTER PRINTING

Tackling the challenge of printing 500 polyester long sleeve shirts, we faced the typical hurdles of working with this slick, non-absorbent material. We chose to use Wilflex’s low-bleed, high-opacity ink, ensuring the vibrancy and durability of each print with our reliable ROQ Automatic Press. Aria said, "Participants loved the colors and the clarity of the printing. The shirt color was perfect for the season and the event…and the shirts' durability was appreciated by everyone”.
Our ROQ NEXT P12 XL Automatic Press was the linchpin of this project. Known for its consistency and precision, it handled the intricate designs and polyester material with ease. "The quality printing helped advertise and promote the Run beautifully," Aria noted, underscoring the press' pivotal role in the project's success. Our printing process was meticulously orchestrated, with each screen and squeegee playing its part to perfection. Aria remarked, “We distributed nearly 470 shirts! We have a few left over that we will use for our course volunteers for next year's Run.”

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Ryonet employee with Run For The Hungry shirts

FAVORITE MOMENTS FROM THE RUN

Aria proudly shared that “The Run for the Hungry gives participants (717 this year!) a true sense of teamwork and camaraderie as people from various backgrounds come together to feed people in the Camas and Washougal community. It is wonderful to see so many families making it a tradition! The last family to cross the finish line had two young boys and were given a giant stuffed animal that said ‘Last place finishers are winners too’. We love this because it emphasizes that everyone has an impact to feed the hungry, and it doesn’t matter what place you come in, it’s where your heart is!”

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Run For The Hungry participants posing in printed shirts by Ryonet

A RUN-WORTHY SUCCESS

As we packed the final box of tees, we reflected on the project's greater impact. Aria captured this sentiment, saying, "This was more than an event; it was a tradition for many families, fostering a sense of community that's truly meaningful." The success of Run for the Hungry and the participants' love for their shirts was a testament to our team's skill and our commitment to quality. "This was the 21st year of the Run, and Ryonet's involvement has been instrumental in its success…their contribution to the event enabled us to invest in the Run so that we can continue to invest in the community for many years to come. We are so grateful for their involvement, and how their quality printing helped advertise and promote the Run” Aria concluded, perfectly encapsulating the essence of our collaborative effort.

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