Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Neither can we! It feels like each year just flies by, but the incredible support from our partners and network never goes unnoticed.
Unfortunately, hunger is on the rise for the second year in a row, and food insecurity is the worst it's been in the past decade. There are over 47 million Americans facing hunger every day, including 1 in 5 children.
Move For Hunger is rising to the occasion to help combat this by transporting more meals than ever before. In a single year, we’ve transported over 12.9 million lbs of food which is equivalent to 10.7 million meals!
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many organizations and individuals are beginning to consider making end-of-year donations to their favorite charities. Not only are these donations typically tax deductible for the organization or individual, but they also help nonprofit organizations keep doing what they do best - helping others.
Giving during the end of the year doesn’t have to be all about making a one-time donation. In fact, here are 14 ways you can give back to Move For Hunger before the end of the year:
1. Make a donation!
The most straightforward way to give back is to make a monetary donation. This can be done through our website, via check, or even through PayPal!
A donation of just $100 will provide us with the resources we need to provide 253 meals to families who are facing hunger throughout this holiday season.
2. Double your donation with a matching gift!
Many companies encourage their employees to support charities, like Move For Hunger, and offer to match their donations. This is an easy way to increase your impact and help us rescue even more food!
Use our search tool to see if your company participates and has a matching gift policy.
3. Make it a monthly gift & join our sustaining Donor network.
Hunger is a year-round problem, and every donation counts/ Our monthly donors are committed to providing meals on a regular basis because no amount is too small. Plus enjoy some special perks for being part of the club!
4. Use the round-up app!
Want an easy way to donate without having to think about it? Use the Round-Up app! Automatically donate your leftover "change" from credit and debit card purchases to Move For Hunger.
5. Donate Stock.
Let your charitable dollars make a more significant impact by donating long-term appreciated securities, such as publicly traded stock, bonds, or mutual fund shares, to Move For Hunger, Inc. Stock donations can also be used to endow an annual gift or establish a planned gift.
Instead of selling your investments and donating the after-tax cash proceeds, donating stock to Move For Hunger, Inc. increases your gift and tax deductions. A gift of stock made before December 31 of a calendar year may reduce your tax burden for the year you give. Your financial advisor can explain the possible tax benefits depending on whether the stock has appreciated or lost value since you acquired it.
6. Donate Cryptocurrency.
Yep, that’s right - we accept crypto! Fighting hunger requires innovative solutions, so as of 2022, Move For Hunger is accepting crypto to allow you to make an impact. Your donation will go towards our food recovery and hunger relief programs.
Did you know every $100 USD worth of donated crypto provides 253 meals to those in need? Let’s combat hunger, give today.
7. Partner with Move for Hunger.
We can't win the fight against hunger alone - Move For Hunger has an incredible network of partners in the transportation, relocation, and multifamily industries! With over 1,100 moving companies, including many of the world’s leading relocation management companies, and more than 3,000 multifamily apartment communities, we’re able to make an impact in every state in America,as well as several provinces in Canada.
Want to join our incredible network and become a hunger fighting hero? Join us.
8. Get your company involved.
Move For Hunger provides socially-responsible companies with a number of opportunities to reduce food waste and fight hunger while team building. It doesn't matter whether you work for a large corporation or a small business, Move For Hunger can help you organize an event that will make an impact in your community.
From ArCANtectures to Meal Packing to Trivia events, we collaborate with you to create a unique volunteer experience for your employees that closely aligns with your values.
9. Donate through a Donor Advised Fund.
You may be wondering, what is a Donor Advised Fund? A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a centralized philanthropic giving vehicle that provides individuals, families, and corporations with immediate tax benefits and the flexibility to support charities like Move For Hunger.Donor Advised Funds are easy to keep up with, tax efficient, and a great way to establish family legacy.
10. Leave a legacy gift.
Becoming a member of the Legacy Society is easy, simply include Move For Hunger in your legacy giving plans, and then let us know.
Once you’re a member, you join a distinguished group of individuals who are passionate about our mission and dedicated to making a difference for generations to come. Through a planned gift, you can shape a brighter future for our organization, ensuring that our vital work continues long into the future.
11. Turn your miles into meals by Joining Team Move For Hunger.
Love to run? Have a Turkey Trot coming up or Hot Chocolate run? Team Move For Hunger is a national network of runners and walkers who dedicate their performance in endurance events – from 5Ks to ultramarathons – to the 47 million Americans who are struggling to find their next meal.
The funds raised by the Team will provide Move For Hunger with the resources we need to organize food drives, coordinate food rescues, and expand our network.
You can view our race calendar, choose your own race like, your local Turkey Trot, or sign up to be part of the team!
12. Host a fundraiser!
Get your entire community or workplace involved by hosting a fundraiser to support Move For Hunger! This year you can give the gift of meals with our Holiday Hunger Challenge. With your support we can reduce food waste, support local communities, and combat hunger across the country. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide Move For Hunger with the resources we need to organize food drives, coordinate food rescues, raise awareness about hunger & food waste, and expand our network.
13. A Gift That Can’t Be Wrapped.
Honor someone you love by making a donation in their name.A donation to Move For Hunger in honor or memory of a loved one can be a very special and impactful gift. A donation of just $100 will provide us with the resources we need to provide 253 meals to families who are facing hunger throughout this holiday season.
14. Host a Holiday Food Drive!
Give the gift of a full plate and a full heart this season by donating your nonperishables to a food bank or pantry in your local community. Move For Hunger will provide you with a digital food drive toolkit, including food drive flyers and list of suggested items, signs to decorate, and transportation of your donations to a local food bank. Learn more about hosting a holiday food drive with us today.
Hunger is on the rise, but every donation helps. Let’s keep the shelves of food pantries and food
banks filled across America this year end. There are so many easy and impactful ways to give back with Move For Hunger.
