EARTH CITY, MO – April 4, 2023 – Dodge Moving and Storage of Earth City, Missouri, received Mayflower Transit’s 2023 Move For Hunger Award at the company’s recent Learning Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri. The award was presented by Move For Hunger’s Executive Director Adam Lowy. The award truly distinguishes Dodge Moving and Storage as a company who continues to exemplify its dedication to fighting hunger in a big way.
Dodge Moving and Storage has been part of the Move For Hunger network since 2014. The company remains persistent in providing a solution to one of America’s biggest problems, hunger and food waste. Through their partnership, Dodge has collected more than 27,000 pounds of food. This translates to providing nearly 23,000 meals to those in need.
“Dodge recognizes the commitment UniGroup has made to supporting Move for Hunger.” Tom Linhares Executive Vice President of Dodge Moving and Storage said.
Dodge is very proud to receive the Move For Hunger award. It’s an honor to partner with this great organization in fighting hunger and food waste. The entire Dodge team is involved in supporting this philanthropic effort and making a difference in our community.
In 2022 alone, Dodge Moving and Storage were able to collect 18,721 pounds (about the weight of a school bus) which translates to 15,601 meals.
“Each year, Move For Hunger is thrilled to recognize one Mayflower agent whose commitment to fighting hunger and food waste is unmatched,” Adam Lowy Executive Director of Move For Hunger said. “We are so grateful for the support of the entire Dodge Moving & Storage team. They continue to be generous with their time and resources to help feed the community they serve. Congrats to Dodge!”
The fight to end hunger is a long-lasting battle, but Dodge Moving and Storage’s dedication and innovation are an inspiration to the network,” Jason Mills Mayflower’s President and CEO said. “Their continued work is a push forward for a better tomorrow.”
At this’s years conference, the Move For Hunger team partnered with UniGroup’s network to help package meal kits that help feed a family of four. Participants were able to package six different meals, which were later donated to Operation Food Search in St. Louis, Missouri. Over 500 meal kits were assembled by the end of the event, feeding nearly 2,000 people.
About Move For Hunger
Move For Hunger (501(c)(3) is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit MoveForHunger.org.
About Mayflower
Mayflower is America’s most recognized and trusted moving company offering a full range of moving services. With headquarters in suburban St. Louis, Mayflower maintains a network of 200 affiliated agencies. For more information about Mayflower and its services, visit: visit Mayflower.com or find us on social @MayflowerMoving or @MayflowerMovingCompany.
