Move For Hunger

Move For Hunger

Nonprofit transporting surplus food to pantries

Overview

Move For Hunger is a national nonprofit that fights hunger and food waste by turning relocation and logistics into food rescue. It partners with moving companies and uses programs like move-day donations, food recovery, freight networks, food drives, and cold storage to collect unopened non-perishable food from people moving and deliver it to food banks and pantries in the U.S. and Canada. The organization differentiates itself by scaling through a nationwide logistics network and corporate partnerships to move surplus food directly to communities. Its goal is a more efficient, sustainable food system where good food reaches people instead of landfills, measured by meals provided.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Move For Hunger

Simplify's Rating
Why Move For Hunger is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Social Impact

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Red Bank, New Jersey

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Impact 100 Jersey Coast granted $100,000 in February 2026 for Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
  • Cartus and Rhode Sense pledged 100,000 meals each in 2025, widening logistics capacity.
  • Apartmentalize 2026 Parade With A Purpose amplified sponsors Valet Living, Updater, and CSC ServiceWorks.

What critics are saying

  • 2024 revenue came 99.9% from contributions, leaving operations hostage to donor sentiment.
  • Net assets were $1.8 million on $32.6 million expenses, forcing constant fundraising.
  • Losing CORT, Kroger, or federation partners would cripple the network within 12 months.

What makes Move For Hunger unique

  • 1,200+ movers and relocators make food rescue embedded in household transitions.
  • CORT renewed through 2027, extending Move For Hunger into multifamily and outlet donation channels.
  • 2024 data shows 95% of each donated dollar funded hunger relief programs.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

24%
Neotrope
Jun 15th, 2026
Move For Hunger hosts Parade With A Purpose at Apartmentalize 2026.

Move For Hunger hosts Parade With A Purpose at Apartmentalize 2026. NEW ORLEANS, La., June 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, will bring companies and communities from across the multifamily industry together for Parade With A Purpose, a Mardi Gras-style second line parade in New Orleans followed by a hands-on snack kit event benefiting local kids facing hunger. Image caption: Parade with a Purpose, presented by Valet Living to benefit Move For Hunger, logo graphic. The event will take place on Thursday, June 18 at 5 PM during Apartmentalize 2026, the National Apartment Association's annual conference. Designed as a high-energy service opportunity, Parade With A Purpose gives attendees a meaningful way to connect with their teams, support the local community, and help provide meals for children and families in need. "Parade With A Purpose brings the spirit of New Orleans together with the compassion and generosity of the multifamily industry," said Adam Lowy, Founder and Executive Director of Move For Hunger. "It is a reminder that when people come together with purpose, even a parade can become a powerful way to fight hunger." The event is presented by Valet Living, with additional support from Updater, All My Sons Moving & Storage, and CSC ServiceWorks. Participating organizations include the Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans, Florida Apartment Association, Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association, APTS of NY, Property Management Association of Mid Michigan (PMAMM), Delaware Apartment Association, The Michaels Organization, Grace Hill, National Exemption Service, Georgia Apartment Association, Washtenaw Area Apartment Association, and other industry leaders committed to making an impact beyond the conference floor. "Valet Living is proud to support Parade With A Purpose and partner with Move For Hunger to help turn a major industry gathering into meaningful community impact," said Matt Graves, President and COO at Valet Living. "The multifamily industry has a unique ability to bring people together, and this event is a powerful example of how connection, service, and a shared commitment to fighting hunger can make a difference for families in need." "At Move For Hunger, we believe every industry gathering is an opportunity to do good," Lowy added. "We are grateful to our sponsors, partners, and every team joining us in New Orleans to help turn movement into meals for neighbors in need." Move For Hunger is inviting Apartmentalize attendees, companies, and community partners to join the parade, start a team, or make a donation in support of the event at https://moveforhunger.org/parade-with-a-purpose. ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER Move For Hunger is a national nonprofit organization that fights hunger and food waste by mobilizing the moving, relocation, and multifamily housing industries to rescue surplus food and deliver it to local food banks. Since 2009, Move For Hunger's network has delivered more than 82 million pounds of food, providing more than 68 million meals to those in need across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at https://moveforhunger.org/. ABOUT VALET LIVING For three decades, Valet Living has been the premier provider of the most used amenity services in the multifamily industry. The company delivers increased community asset value, reduced workload for on-site staff, and an enriching resident living experience. With industry-leading technology and more than 8,000 trusted associates, Valet Living serves more than 2 million apartment homes nationwide. Valet Living is a portfolio company of the private equity group GI Partners. News Source: Move For Hunger Follow Send2Press Newswire on Google News, or add Send2Press on Inc. as a preferred source, to get its latest news announcements from all topics in your feeds. Shortcode: https://i.send2press.com/dUKQ4 RELATED TOPICS: ABOUT THE NEWS SOURCE: Move For Hunger. By teaming up with relocation companies across the country, Move For Hunger is creating one of the nation's largest year-round service programs. Its movers offer to pick up the unwanted, non-perishable food items from those who are moving and deliver it to their local food banks. Move for Hunger is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit. LEGAL NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE: The content of the above press release was provided by the "news source" Move For Hunger or authorized agency, who is solely responsible for its accuracy. Send2Press(R) is the originating wire service for this story and content is Copr. (C) Move For Hunger with newswire version Copr. (C) 2026 Send2Press (a service of Neotrope). All trademarks acknowledged. Information is believed accurate, as provided by news source or authorized agency, however is not guaranteed, and you assume all risk for use of any information found herein/hereupon. Rights granted for reproduction by any legitimate news organization (or blog, or syndicator). However, if news is cloned/scraped verbatim, then original attribution must be maintained with link back to this page as "original syndication source." Resale of this content for commercial purposes is prohibited without a license. Reproduction on any site selling a competitive service is also prohibited. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. Story Reads as of 2026-06-15 10:30:27: 261 views

PR Newswire
Aug 25th, 2025
Go Mini's Partners with Move For Hunger to Fight Food Insecurity Nationwide

FORT MYERS, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Go Mini's, the national portable storage franchise known for helping families through life's transitions, is proud to announce a new partnership with Move For Hunger, a nonprofit that works with the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

Neotrope News Network
Apr 16th, 2025
Move For Hunger and Cartus Partner to Fight U.S. Food Insecurity Nationwide

"Our team at Cartus are incredibly excited to be partnering with Move For Hunger in 2025!

Massachusetts Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Move For Hunger And Cartus Partner To Fight U.S. Food Insecurity Nationwide

NEPTUNE, N.J. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Cartus, a relocation service company offering cutting-edge mobility and real estate solutions, technology, and industry expertise, has partnered with Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger nationwide.This collaboration aims to rescue and provide 100,000 additional meals to food insecure communities across the country. Hunger exists in every single county in the U.S., and with current cuts to nutrition programs, delivering meals is more critical than ever. Together, Cartus and Move For Hunger are committed to fighting against hunger and making a difference one move at a time.“Our team at Cartus are incredibly excited to be partnering with Move For Hunger in 2025! As huge admirers of the work they do to combat food insecurity, we’re delighted to play a part in supporting their work providing meals to families across North America.” – Andrew Conduit-Turner, Director: Sustainability & Strategic DevelopmentFood insecurity continues to be a pressing issue, with millions of Americans struggling to access reliable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 38% of food in the U.S. goes to waste each year

California Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Cartus Partners With Move For Hunger To Fight Food Insecurity | National News

NEPTUNE, N.J. /California Newswire – National News/ — Cartus, a relocation service company offering cutting-edge mobility and real estate solutions, technology, and industry expertise, has partnered with Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger nationwide.This collaboration aims to rescue and provide 100,000 additional meals to food insecure communities across the country. Hunger exists in every single county in the U.S., and with current cuts to nutrition programs, delivering meals is more critical than ever. Together, Cartus and Move For Hunger are committed to fighting against hunger and making a difference one move at a time.“Our team at Cartus are incredibly excited to be partnering with Move For Hunger in 2025! As huge admirers of the work they do to combat food insecurity, we’re delighted to play a part in supporting their work providing meals to families across North America.” – Andrew Conduit-Turner, Director: Sustainability & Strategic DevelopmentFood insecurity continues to be a pressing issue, with millions of Americans struggling to access reliable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 38% of food in the U.S. goes to waste each year

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