Amy Kosar recently joined the Move For Hunger team as the Director of Charity Freight Programs. She has more than 20 years in hunger relief and food systems work, and was pleased to join Move For Hunger.
"I've seen firsthand that access to food isn’t always about supply," said Kosar. “Often, it comes down to whether we can move that food efficiently and affordably to the communities that need it most."
That’s where the Freight Savings Program comes in, helping remove one of the most persistent barriers in hunger relief: transportation.
Across the charitable food system, food availability and food access are not always the same thing. Donations may be plentiful in one region while another struggles to source fresh product. Purchasing opportunities may exist, but freight costs can make them unattainable. In many cases, the difference between surplus and service comes down to logistics.
What Is the Freight Savings Program?
The Freight Savings Program connects food banks, food pantries, and hunger relief organizations with our Charity Freight Network, a vetted network of transportation providers who are committed to supporting food recovery efforts.
Through this program, we:
- Source competitive freight rates from trusted carriers
- Coordinate transportation for donated and low-cost food loads
- Reduce the administrative burden on your team
- Help you say "yes" to more food opportunities
By leveraging Move For Hunger's nationwide transportation expertise and long-standing carrier relationships, we help organizations think beyond local constraints. A load that once felt financially out of reach may now become viable. A new sourcing lane may suddenly open up. A partnership that required too much coordination may now feel manageable.
Why It Matters
Transportation is often one of the largest hidden costs in food recovery. When those costs are reduced, organizations can:
- Increase the volume of food they receive
- Expand sourcing beyond their immediate region
- Access more fresh and perishable items
- Serve more neighbors in need
Simply put, when transportation becomes more accessible, so does food.
Nearly every food bank leader understands that logistics is infrastructure. When transportation is efficient, reliable, and affordable, the entire system becomes stronger. This program is about more than saving dollars per load — it’s about increasing flexibility, expanding sourcing options, and building resilience into the charitable food network.
How It Works
When a food donation or purchase opportunity arises, your team can submit a request for transportation support. From there, we:
- Identify available carriers within our network
- Gather competitive quotes
- Coordinate logistics from pickup to delivery
- Communicate clearly every step of the way
Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible so your team can stay focused on what matters most, serving your community.
Built for Partnership
We recognize that every organization operates differently. The Freight Savings Program is designed to be flexible and collaborative, working alongside your existing sourcing and logistics strategies.
Whether you’re moving a single truckload or exploring new sourcing lanes, we’re here to help you navigate the process and maximize your impact.
By working together, we can unlock new possibilities, reduce friction in the supply chain, and ensure that more food reaches the communities that need it most.
Let’s Move More Food - Together
We believe that transportation should never be the reason food goes to waste or communities go without. By working together, we can unlock new opportunities, reduce costs, and move more food where it’s needed most.
If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to Amy at [email protected], or if you would like to submit a freight request, send all the details to [email protected].
