Throughout the years, Gentle Giant Moving Company has proven that they are a dedicated supporter of our cause. Since becoming an official partner in 2014, Gentle Giant's branches have helped transport more than 175,00 lbs. of food, which is enough to provide nearly 146,00 meals for people in need all across the country. Let's take a look back on some of the recent successful opportunities that Gentle Giant has been a part of.
The City of Boston and Gentle Giant Moving Company generously came together to help those that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey in a "Help for Houston" food drive. They collected a total of 15,000 lbs. of food, along with necessary toiletries such as diapers and toilet paper. Their impressive and kind efforts were sure to help plenty of people in need.
Gentle Giant Philadelphia Rescues Enough Fresh Produce to Enhance 1,700 Meals
One of the reasons we waste 40% of the food produced in our country every year is that millions of pounds of produce are left unharvested. Gleaning is a process that aims to make sure those perfectly good fruits and vegetables are donated it to people in need. It does, however, require an extensive amount of volunteer work. Nonetheless, Gentle Giant Moving Company of Philadelphia gladly stepped up to the plate by rescuing 1,700 pounds of corn and delivering it to a local food bank!
After the runners crossed the finish line from at Rock ‘N’ Roll Seattle Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K, they needed to replenish the thousands of calories they just burned off. The race organizers had boxes upon boxes of energy bars, bottled water, and sports drinks at the ready to refuel the ravenous runners. Thousands of pounds of food and beverages, however, went unused. Fortunately, Gentle Giant of Seattle was there to pick up anything that was leftover. Crew members loaded 27,000 lbs. pounds of non-perishables onto the truck and delivered it to the Rainier Valley Food Bank.
Gentle Giant Wins First Annual AMSA Truck Pull
The American Moving & Storage Association held their first ever Truck Pull fundraiser to support Move For Hunger in 2016. Moving companies were put up to the test to see which team pull a truck 100-feet the fastest. Gentle Giant proved their strength and took home the trophy with an impressive time of 17.99 seconds.
Gentle Giant to the Rescue | Franklin Branch Collects Nearly 800 Pounds of Food
Gentle Giant Moving Company of Franklin, MA made it their mission to participate in Hunger Action Month, in 2016 so they hosted a Fill-A-Truck food drive to collect non-perishable goods. A Gentle Giant moving truck was parked outside of the Market Basket supermarket and shoppers were encouraged to donate enough food to fill the entire trailer. More than 760 lbs. of food, which translates to 635 meals!
Learn more about how Gentle Giant Moving Company is helping us reduce food waste and fight hunger!
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