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Move For Hunger and SML Relocation Renew Partnership to Fight Food Waste and Hunger Across the United States

NEPTUNE, N.J. -- Simple Moving Labor Relocation (SML), a nationwide moving service company, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership for the 5th time to continue their fight against hunger and food waste throughout the United States.

Move For Hunger was founded in 2009 by Adam Lowy, and has provided more than 27 million pounds of food, equaling over 23 million meals, to food pantries and banks across the United States. Since the pandemic started, Move For Hunger has had to meet the growing need of food insecurity in the United States and Canada, where 42 million Americans and 1 in 8 Canadians struggle with hunger.

SML Relocation's partnership with Move for Hunger is unique in that they contribute quarterly based on the direct consumer fundraising they do each quarter. With their fundraising campaign, they invite customers to donate at the time of booking, and then, as a company, match the customer donations. SML Relocation become a partner with Move For Hunger in 2018 and has since provided more than 78,700 meals through monetary contributions to food insecure communities across the nation.

"SML is proud to support this organization in its mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste," says Josh Barnes, vice president of SML Relocation. "Every day across the country millions of individuals are food insecure; our partnership with Move For Hunger provides the most logical way for SML to positively affect real and meaningful change in people's lives."

Move For Hunger has a network of more than 1,100 moving companies, 3,000 multifamily apartment communities, and many of the world's leading relocation management companies, that collect unopened, non-perishable food and deliver it to local food banks.

"We are beyond thankful for 5 years of partnership with SML and the ability to work with each partner in a way that makes the biggest impact on food insecure communities," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3), is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 23 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at www.moveforhunger.org

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Dining Out Jersey’s 2nd Annual Foodie Expo Features North Jersey’s Best Restaurants, Gourmet Food Shops and More

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Dining Out Media LLC will be hosting the 2nd Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo on Thursday July 14, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at The Terrace at Biagio's in Paramus, New Jersey. The event will feature North Jersey's best restaurants, gourmet food shops, BBQ, craft beer, wine, and spirits, as well as celebrity guests, music, and other food-related vendors.

The event will be held in the main ballroom as well as BBQ and grilling on the rooftop. Some food trucks are also scheduled to participate. Participating businesses are primarily from Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and Morris counties.

"We originally saw this as an opportunity to support local restaurants and small businesses that were adversely affected by the recent events while at the same time giving area residents an excuse to get out and enjoy themselves again. This year we will continue the tradition," said Paul Turpanjian, Publisher of Dining Out Jersey Magazine.

Guests will enjoy the festivities which will include food tastings across a wide variety of cuisines from the area's top restaurants. Paid admission gives guests access to all.

"We are looking forward to giving local foodies an opportunity to get out once again and be entertained while enjoying the savory and sweet flavors that our many fine North Jersey restaurants are famous for," said Turpanjian.

"The restaurant industry was the hardest hit during the pandemic. Now these businesses are hoping to gain more exposure and make up for what was lost, which makes what is now our 2nd Annual food festival a very important one," added Turpanjian.

Dining Out Jersey Magazine is North Jersey's preeminent lifestyle magazine focusing on dining out and other food-centric content.

For further info or tickets go to: https://www.diningoutjersey.com/dining-out-jersey-foodie-expo-2022/

Venue information: https://www.theterracenj.com/

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Move For Hunger and CORT Team Up to Provide Over 800,000 Meals and Extend Partnership into Its Fifth Year

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. -- CORT, the world's largest provider of furniture rental, trade show and event furnishings, and relocation and transition services, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership for the fifth year in a row to fight food insecurity and food waste nationwide.

CORT joined Move For Hunger in 2017 and has since transported nearly 270,000 lbs of food donations, equaling almost 225,000 meals, to food insecure communities across the United States. Their partnership and financial contributions to Move For Hunger have provided over 800,000 meals to those in need. CORT works closely with Move For Hunger by transporting food donations from most of the 2,700 apartment communities across the country that are part of Move For Hunger's vast multi-family network.

"Food insecurity is a major problem in the U.S., even more so now after the past two years of a global pandemic. It touches every community CORT serves," said Lisa Woodworth, Senior Vice President of Marketing at CORT. "What better way to give back locally than to support this initiative."

"Our employees are already in the multifamily housing property communities regularly, it just made sense for us to partner together and help get the food left behind when a resident moves out to the local food banks," Woodworth continues. "Focusing on this has helped build stronger relationships in our communities, and we have helped make a real difference for those in need. It is inspiring to see the energy and excitement our employees have when they hold a food drive."

Since its inception in 2009, Move For Hunger has provided over 27 million pounds of food, equaling nearly 23 million meals, to food pantries across the United States. Move For Hunger now has a network of more than 2,700 multifamily apartment communities, all helping to fight to end hunger by collecting food items and delivering them to local food banks in the United States and Canada.

"CORT is one of our largest supporters," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "We couldn't be more thankful for their dedication to the fight against hunger, and we're so excited to see what this year of partnership brings to food insecure communities."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3), is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 23 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at www.moveforhunger.org

About CORT:

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring, office space occupancy technology, and other services. With more than 100 locations including offices, distribution centers, rental showrooms, and retail furniture outlets across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom, and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services and companywide commitment to making a house a home, an office a great place to work and an event a memorable celebration. For more information, please visit www.cort.com.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

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As the Cost of Food Soars, Move For Hunger and North American Van Lines Renew their Partnership to Provide Hunger Relief

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. -- North American Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest van lines and a provider of the highest quality personalized moving experience for over 88 years, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have announced their ninth partnership renewal.

Since 2011, North American Van Lines, and their parent company SIRVA, have been dedicated partners of Move For Hunger. Over the past 11 years, North American Van Lines has had over 75 agents join the network and has transported more than 600,000lbs of food donations. This helps provide around 500,000 meals to food insecure communities in the United States.

"With inflation rising to record levels, more individuals than ever are finding it increasingly difficult to put food on the table and are turning to food banks for assistance," said Kevin Murphy, Vice President and General Manager. "With no let-up in sight for those in need, food banks continue to face unprecedented demand. Since 2011, northAmerican(r)️ and its agent network have been honored to partner with Move For Hunger in its fight against food insecurity."

Move For Hunger was founded in 2009 by Adam Lowy and now has a network of over 1,100 moving companies, many of the world's leading relocation management companies, and more than 2,500 multi-family apartment communities. All of these organizations are helping to fight to end hunger by collecting food items and delivering them to local food banks in the United States and Canada.

"North American Van Lines has always been a fantastic supporter of Move For Hunger," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "They joined our network very early on and have proven time and time again their dedication to helping end hunger in America."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3), is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 22 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at https://moveforhunger.org/.

About North American Van Lines:

North American Van Lines, Inc. (U.S. DOT No. 070851), established in 1933, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SIRVA Inc., a leader in providing relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. The moving company, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with more than 300 agents worldwide, handles corporate, government, military and private relocations, and operates in the U.S., Canada and over 100 countries. Learn more at https://www.northamerican.com/.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

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Kastle and Move For Hunger Join Together in the Fight Against Hunger for the Third Year

RED BANK, N.J. -- Kastle, an industry leader in security property technology, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have partnered up again to fight food insecurity and food waste nationwide.

Kastle joined Move For Hunger in 2020 and has since contributed over 150,000 meals to food insecure communities across the United States. In addition to their corporate partnership with Move For Hunger, Kastle also regularly participates in themed food drives and fundraisers hosted by Move For Hunger.

"Kastle has always been invested in giving back to our community and we're very proud to continue our ongoing partnership with Move For Hunger," stated Brook Carlon, Chief Human Resources Officer. "We love the work they do and the ingenuity behind limiting food waste while providing hunger relief to Americans across the country. "

Since its inception in 2009 by Adam Lowy, Move For Hunger has provided over 27 million pounds of food, equating to nearly 23 million meals, to food pantries across the United States. Move For Hunger's network of over 1,100 moving companies, including many of the world's leading relocation management companies, and more than 2,700 multifamily apartment communities, all are helping to fight to end hunger by encouraging & collecting food items upon move-out and delivering that food to local food banks & pantries across the United States and Canada.

"Kastle has been an amazing partner in the fight against hunger so far," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With approximately 42 million Americans facing food insecurity, our partners have done a fantastic job of showing up and dedicating themselves to helping end hunger."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3), is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 23 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Kastle:

Kastle has been leading the property technology industry since 1972 with advanced technology solutions and services, protecting commercial real estate, multi-family residential, global enterprises, educational institutions, and critical government facilities. Kastle's state-of-the-art solutions include access control, video surveillance, visitor management and identity management, as well as a suite of mobile security applications, all integrated on an open, standards-based platform and supported by a team of experts 24x7x365. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Kastle is on Silicon Review's 2021 Five Best Security Companies to Watch list.

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Assurant Turns Their Miles Into Meals, Donating Over 380,000 Meals to Food Insecure Communities

RED BANK, N.J. -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, embarked on the third annual "Turning Miles Into Meals" challenge this April to benefit core charitable partner, Move For Hunger.

Assurant's first "Turning Miles into Meals" challenge with Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, was in May of 2020 with roughly 160 participants and continues to grow year after year. This year, the number of participants grew to over 2,300 Assurant employees, who collectively completed 150,817 miles in activity during the month-long event.

The Assurant Foundation donated $1 to Move For Hunger for each mile earned, and the total donation will help provide over 380,000 meals to families and individuals facing hunger and food insecurity in the United States. From April 4 to May 1, 2022, participants completed weekly and daily challenges to keep them motivated during the event. The initiative concluded with an awards ceremony to recognize the group's efforts and to present Move For Hunger with a charitable donation.

"Our teams always enjoy participating in the Turning Miles into Meals Challenge with Move For Hunger, coming together to strengthen the communities where we operate," said Ryan Lumsden, President, Multi-Family Housing. "Move For Hunger's mission and goals heavily align with our own, which makes this a very valuable partnership."

Assurant Global Housing employees exceeded all expectations and goals throughout the 2022 "Turning Miles Into Meals" challenge. Here are some more numbers about the Turning Meals to Miles challenge:

* Over 2,300 Assurant employees around the world participated
* There were 29 different teams
* Over 320 million steps completed
* An average of 1,000 hours of activity were logged per day
* Over 70 miles on average completed by each team member

In 2021, Assurant was awarded Move For Hunger's "Partner of the Year," and this partnership between Move For Hunger and Assurant is expected to grow in the years to come.

"The dedication and passion we see every year from the people at Assurant never fails to impress us," said Adam Lowy, Founder and Executive Director of Move For Hunger. "It's not every day we come across a large enterprise supported by so many employees advocating for these important community initiatives."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 22 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Assurant:

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 300 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world's leading brands to develop innovative solutions and to deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products and other specialty products.

Learn more at https://www.assurant.com/ or on Twitter @Assurant.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

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Always Xpect Greatness LLC™ Spreads Inspiration While Giving Back with Their Products

NEPTUNE, N.J. -- Always Xpect Greatness LLC™ is an Apparel, Accessory, eBooks and Credit Repair business, which is Co-Founded by four lifelong friends: (CEO) Shawn Robert Johnson, (CFO) Jesse Jenkins Jr, (Co-VP) Timothy Gandy and (VP) Kevin Richards.

Their company represents inspiration and positivity for all walks of life that everyone can relate to. It's a top priority for them to consistently pour positive and inspirational energy into all people globally through every product and service they offer.

CEO Shawn Robert Johnson says, "Our vision is to have all of our products and services in every household globally to unfailingly spread inspiration and positivity by living up to our mission statement of 'Always Adding Value To Life' at all times. One of the amazing things about us is that at the end of every month we will donate a percentage of our sales to a different charity in our efforts to give back, which is essential for us to do at all times.

"As a new company we know we must earn the trust of our consumers with our products and services. We know with our hard work, determination, and consistency, we will achieve that trust and sustain it with longevity in every industry we're currently in and the future business ventures we plan to enter as we grow.

"Our Apparel and Accessory products are designed by (Co-Vice President) Timothy Gandy. Whether you're working out or wearing our Apparel as daily fashion, we want to put you into that inspirational mindset, in an overall positive manner. You're getting amazing quality at affordable prices.

"Our eBooks contains original inspirational, educational and heartwarming content that represents our brand. Myself and (Vice President) Kevin Richards are the authors of these eBooks which will have you completely enthralled and our prices are cost friendly starting at $3.50 for over 98% of our eBooks.

"Our Credit Repair Service is run by (CFO) Jesse Jenkins Jr, and we will help you build your credit history and score at a low cost per month compared to other Credit Repair agencies. We know that over 100 million Americans have bad credit and when it comes to credit, it's your financial identity and reputation that can either help or hinder you from obtaining essential financial needs such as credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, car loans, and more. We will help you obtain that favorable financial identity and reputation because we want to put people in better positions in life.

"This is just the beginning with what we're doing. So spread the word and Always Xpect Greatness with us as we're Always adding value to life."

Website: https://alwaysxpect.com/

Follow us: @AlwaysXpectGreatnessLLC (Instagram & Facebook), @Always_Xpect (Twitter)

(CEO) Shawn Robert Johnson @shawjohn1222 (Instagram)

(CFO) Jesse Jenkins Jr @Hoodyseason (Instagram)

(VP) Kevin Richards @Shaba_Shalom 613 (Instagram)

(Co-VP) Timothy Gandy @Drama_1800 (Instagram)

Source number: 1-800-365-3105

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Allied Van Lines and Move For Hunger Renew Partnership to Continue the Fight Against Hunger

RED BANK, N.J. -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, and Allied Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest moving companies, have partnered together for the 9th year to fight food insecurity in the United States.

Allied Van Lines, and its parent company SIRVA Worldwide, Inc., joined Move For Hunger in 2013 and have been dedicated partners over the past nine years. To date, the Allied network of agencies has transported and provided over 5 million pounds of donations to food banks and pantries across the country; the equivalent of over 4 million meals to food insecure families, children, and individuals.

"Allied is fully committed to supporting our communities and those in need," said Ricardo Ramos Seyffert, Marketing Director. "Our partnership with Move For Hunger provides our customers a simple solution to dispose of unwanted pantry items while giving back to the communities we serve and strengthens our commitment to fight hunger."

Move For Hunger was founded in 2009 by Adam Lowy, the son of a third-generation mover, when he noticed that perfectly good food was being disposed of when people move. This sparked the idea for Move For Hunger, and, starting with his own family's moving company and building from there. Move For Hunger now has a network of over 1,100 moving companies, including many of the world's leading relocation management companies, and more than 2,500 multi-family apartment communities, all helping to fight to end hunger by collecting food items and delivering them to local food banks in the United States and Canada.

"Allied and SIRVA have been amazing partners in the fight against hunger," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "We're grateful for their continued support in helping us provide meals to those in need.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 26 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 22 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at www.moveforhunger.org

About Allied Van Lines:

Allied Van Lines is an award-winning moving and specialized transportation services company. Established in 1928, Allied is one of the world's largest moving companies and a recognized global brand of SIRVA, Inc., a leader in providing worldwide moving and relocation services to corporations, consumers, and governments around the world. Allied has been recognized as "America's Most Recommended Moving Company" by the Women's Choice Award(r) and by Newsweek as delivering "America's Best Customer Service." Allied is the Official Partner of the Salvation Army, the Susan G Komen Foundation, and a top donor to Move for Hunger. Allied is a ProMover(r) member of the American Trucking Association. For more information, call 1-800-689-8684 or visit allied.com. USDOT 076235

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Participating N.J. Applebee’s® Announces Special Late-Night, One Dollar Drink Offer for the Entire Month of April

ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is welcoming back spring with a special $1 late night drink every evening in April from 10 p.m. to close. Starting today, and running through April 30, 2022, guests can enjoy a tasty Dollarita ($1 margarita) as well as select half-priced appetizers, at Applebee's® restaurants in New Jersey that are owned and operated by local franchisee Doherty Enterprises (see list of participating locations below).

The famous $1 margarita - known as the Dollarita - will be available at Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® locations throughout the Garden State.

The Dollarita is a classic drink - and now this neighborhood favorite can be enjoyed for just a buck. It's refreshing and affordable, perfect for keeping your late nights rocking.

"This unbeatable late-night drink offer is our special way of celebrating the arrival of spring with our guests," said Tim Doherty, the CEO of Doherty Enterprises. "There is no better way to satisfy a late-night craving than with a $1 drink and one of our must-try, half-priced appetizers."

The N.J. Applebee's® locations, owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises, participating in this special offer are:

New Jersey: Brick, Bridgewater, Butler, Clark, Clifton, Edison, Garfield, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Howell, Jersey City, Kearny, Lacey, Linden, Manahawkin, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Milltown, Mt. Olive, Newton, North Bergen, Ocean, Paramus, Parsippany, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rockaway, Tinton Falls, Totowa and Union.

For more information and other limited time offers from Applebee's, stop by your neighborhood Applebee's restaurant.

*Offer valid for dine-in only at Doherty Enterprises owned and operated Applebee's® locations in N.J. and guests must be 21-years old or over to enjoy responsibly. Offer valid from 4/1/22-4/30/22. Learn more: https://www.applebees.com/en

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 130 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Florida and Georgia, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 8 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey. Doherty Enterprises is ranked 11th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 34th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ. The Doherty vision is to be the "Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve" and its mission is to "Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers." Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 3,100 people and donated over $4.1 million directly back to those in need. Learn more: https://www.dohertyinc.com/

About Applebee's®

As one of the world's largest casual dining brands, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America's kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee's makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it's in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood(tm) is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee's is always Doin' Good in the Neighborhood®. Applebee's franchise and company-operated operations consisted of 1,680 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of December 31, 2021. This number does not include two domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and eight Applebee's international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

Related link: https://www.dohertyinc.com/

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Move For Hunger and Altair Global Renew Partnership to Reduce Food Waste and Fight Hunger Nationwide

RED BANK, N.J. -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, and Altair Global, the first global mobility company focused solely on experience management, renew their partnership to continue their fight against hunger throughout America.

Altair Global has been actively participating with Move For Hunger since 2012 and officially joined Move For Hunger as a partner in 2016. Since joining the Move For Hunger network, together with their suppliers, they have collected and delivered nearly 4 million pounds of food across the U.S. and Canada. Altair Global is very active within the Move For Hunger network, hosting food drives and fundraisers year-round that make a large impact. With more than 42 million Americans and one in six children being food insecure in the United States, their efforts in the fight against hunger are greatly appreciated.

"Since partnering with Move For Hunger in 2016, Altair's commitment to sustainability across the world has grown and flourished," said Chad Sterling, CEO of Altair Global. "Now more than ever, we are committed to the goals and mission of the Move For Hunger organization. In 2021, Altair helped rescue one million pounds of food, and we look forward to another productive year of partnership!"

Founded in 2009 by Adam Lowy, Move For Hunger has provided more than 26 million pounds of food, equalling over 22 million meals, to food pantries and banks across the United States. Move For Hunger's network of more than 1,000 moving companies, over 2,500 multi-family apartment communities, and many of the world's leading relocation management companies, volunteers to collect unopened, non-perishable food and deliver it to local food banks.

"Every year we are blown away by the impact Altair is able to make on food insecure communities," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "We especially love their annual Grinch-themed Holiday Food Drive! We couldn't be more proud to have Altair as a partner."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 26 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 22 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at https://www.moveforhunger.org/

About Altair Global:

Since 1989, Altair Global has been delivering exceptional mobility experiences to customers and clients worldwide. Supported by sophisticated, dynamic technology, our focus on experience management drives continuous improvement and innovation in our full-service global assignment and relocation services. Trust Altair to guide your mobility journey. Please visit https://www.altairglobal.com/.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

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