bringing fresh produce to food banks & pantries across north America
Move For Hunger launched its fresh food program in the summer of 2021 and have since made it a core piece of our operation. We're leveraging our network of 1,100+ transportation partners to transport food from farms and other sources to communities in need.
Who We've Worked With
over 2.5 million lbs of perishable food... and growing!
Since 2021, we've been developing innovative solutions and are working with unique partners across the country to get fresh food to the people who need it most.
Weekly Produce Transports with America's Grow-a-Row
For the second straight year, we've offered transportation resources to deliver over 60,000 lbs of fresh produce.
From Farmer's Market to Food Bank
We've partnered with the Dale City Farmer's Market to rescue thousands of lbs of farm fresh produce in cooperation with Northern Virginia Food Rescue.
Fresh Fish to Communities in New England
We're working with local agencies in Providence to provide cold storage for freshly caught fish to facilitate the distribution to local food pantries.
53 million Americans live in a food desert with little access to fresh produce
With our network of transportation partners nationwide, we can bring more perishable and non-perishable to communities in need.
We are very excited about the impact we are making and will continue to make, reducing food waste and fighting hunger in our communities. The amount of fresh healthy food available to rescue is staggering.
By creatively partnering with like-minded organizations, and applying transportation and cold storage solutions, we are successfully capturing viable healthy food and redirecting it to the people who really need it. There is enough food for everyone, we just need to apply a little ingenuity, resources, and teamwork to bring them together.
- Jackie Godlewski,
Fresh Program Manager
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED HELP WITH
Move For Hunger works with more than 1,100+ transportation companies who provide free services to recover and transport food donations to food banks and pantries across the U.S. and Canada.
DELIVERY GUIDELINES
- Loads may range from 500 lbs (approx. 1 pallet) to a tractor-trailer load.
- Refrigerated transports are available for 8,000 pounds or more
- Pickups in as little as 24 hours
- Larger loads transported up to 300 miles
- Ask about our cold storage options
If this is an urgent/time-sensitive transportation request, please reach out directly to Jackie Godlewski at [email protected]
Our fresh food program in action!
Read more about how Move For Hunger and our network are making an impact.
FAQ
Is there a fee?
No! Our transportation services are 100% free to the donor and the food bank.
Can you transport gleaned product and other fresh fruits and vegetables?
Yes!
Can you transport food/drinks that need to be refrigerated?
Sometimes! We have a limited number of partners with access to refrigerated trucks. While we cannot guarantee pickups of food that require refrigeration, we will do our best to accommodate requests when possible.
Can you make regular pickups?
Yes! We would love to schedule regular pickups if you have weekly or monthly donations.
Is there a minimum amount of food required to schedule a pickup?
Yes, the minimum food donation is 500 pounds.
How far are you able to travel for a pickup/delivery?
Transportation should be less than 100 miles round trip. In some cases, we are able to accommodate longer trips, but generally, the shorter the distance, the more likely it is we can help.
Is there any food you won’t transport?
We’re working to fight food insecurity, so we only transport food that will ultimately be offered to clients for free. Food should be palletized and/or packaged and ready for pickup. We are not able to transport prepared food items, such as leftover hot meals from a restaurant or catered event.
