Move For Hunger Recognized for National Nonprofit Work
Network's delivered 6 million lbs to food banks across nation since 2009
If you didn’t know – May is National Moving Month.
The designation recognizes the busiest time of year for Americans to make residential moves, according to the Better Business Bureau.
And as Asbury Avenue located Move For Hunger readied for the busy season, it took time out Thursday to receive a national recognition from Mutual of America [MOA]. The award was given for the nonprofit’s work to fight hunger and food waste across the nation.
Named a Merit Finalist Award [at right] in the national corporation’s 2015 Community Partnership Award Competition, the recognition is given to those who work toward the greater good within their communities, according to a news release. Since the award’s inception in 1995, Mutual of America has recognized 200 organizations across America.
“We’re honored and humbled, said founder Adam Lowy [shown in feature photo]. “This [was] a terrific opportunity to thank the people who have made it possible for us to continue our fight to end hunger in New Jersey and across North America.”
Through a 650 member national network, Move For Hunger has donated over 6 million pounds of food to food banks across the country.
In turn, Move For Hunger chose to honor its local partners – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and Lunch Break of Red Bank – during the May 19 afternoon luncheon at the Hollywood Golf Club in Deal.
“This event [represented] the culmination of our efforts to recognize the leadership in the public, private, and social sectors who have formed partnerships for the greater good in their communities,” MOA Chairman and CEO Thomas Gilliam said.
Move for Hunger was established in 2009 by Lowy, a fourth-generation mover whose family, dating back to his great grandfather, has owned a moving company for over 90 years.
In 2011, Lowy became a Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellow and was honored at the VH1 Do Something Awards for his commitment to creating social change. Lowy has also been honored in Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Food & Drink category of 2014.
Move For Hunger’s network of relocation companies collect unopened, unwanted food from people who are moving and deliver it to local food banks.
The nonprofit is located at 814 Asbury Avenue. For more information, call 732-774-0521 or visit their website and Facebook page.
[photos courtesy of Move For Hunger Facebook page]
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