Move For Hunger is 1 of 25 Up For $1,000,000

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September 29, 2011

Move For Hunger Needs Your VOTE To Receive $1,000,000 From Chase Bank

 

Supporters can make a huge impact by voting through the American Giving Awards program

 

Neptune, NJ – Move For Hunger is has been chosen as 1 of 25 charities competing nationwide for donations ranging from $125,000 to $1,000,000 through the American Giving Awards, presented by Chase. With the support of volunteers, fans and local residents, Move For Hunger has the opportunity to expand its resources and help to feed even more struggling families across the U.S.
Everyone can help ensure the charity’s success by voting for Move For Hunger through the American Giving Awards on Facebook.Fans will have from this Wednesday, Sept 28 at noon, until Oct. 5 at noon to help select the final 5 charities that will share $2 million.
“Move For Hunger is constantly striving to strengthen our community by actively engaging the transportation industry to support local food banks. Receiving even $125,000 would be an unbelievable opportunity to grow our network of movers and spread awareness of the ever-growing hunger problem in communities across the country” said Adam Lowy Executive Director of Move For Hunger.
Once the five finalists have been chosen, there will be a second round of voting from in early December. The top eligible charity at the end of the second round will receive $1 million, the runner up will receive $500,000, the third place charity will receive $250,000, and the forth and fifth place charities will each receive $125,000 grants.
“Having partners like Move For Hunger is critical for the Food Bank, not only to implement our initiatives but also spread awareness to the need in our community,” said Kate McMahon, Events coordinator of the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

How You Can Help??

Please help us take home the grand prize and vote on the Chase Community Grant Facebook page for Move For Hunger.
 
To Vote:
 
1) Click Here
*Note: You will need a Facebook Account to vote.
2) Click the “Vote” button next to the Move For Hunger logo. Click “Allow Access.”
3) Tell your friends, family members and co-workers to do the same!
You can VOTE one time from each Facebook Account.  Voting is open from Wednesday 9/28 – Wednesday 10/5. 
 
    ** In addition, Chase Personal Checking Account, PersonalSavings Account and/or Credit Card Customers who have an on-line account will have an additional opportunity to vote on Chase.com.  Look for the American Giving Awards Advertisement when visiting www.Chase.com
If you have questions about Move For Hunger or would like to get involved, please contact info@moverforhunger.org or call 732-774-0521
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About Move For Hunger
Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that works with moving companies across the country to pick up unwanted, unopened food from those who are relocating and deliver it to local food banks across the country. To date, Move For Hunger is working with over 150 movers in 35 states and has collected more than 335,000 pounds of food. With the support of its partners, Move For Hunger is turning the average food drive into one of the nation’s largest, year-round service programs. For more information or to find out how you can help support Move For Hunger, visit www.MoveForHunger.org and make an online donation to help our hunger relief efforts.

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