Northstar Moving Company is no stranger to the fight against hunger. In fact, the leading eco-luxury mover in California is more like a veteran, because they have just completed their 6th annual Let's Send Hunger Packing food drive!
For the entire month of July, members of the Chatsworth, CA community were encouraged to drop off non-perishable food at Northstar Moving Company's headquarters. By the end of the month, more than 680 lbs. of food had been donated and delivered to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. That's the equivalent of 560 meals!
"We are so thankful to NorthStar Moving Company for their years of support to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank by hosting traditional food drives,” said Los Angeles Regional Food Bank President/ CEO Michael Flood. “This year, in addition to gathering food donations, they facilitated a Virtual Food Drive which will provide more than 34,000 needed meals for families and individuals facing food insecurity in our community."
“Each year when we conduct our Let’s Send Hunger Packing food drive, I am reassured that together as a community, we can make a difference in the lives of our communities’ children,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “We had a fantastic group of individuals and organizations support us this year including Groundwork Coffee. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who helped make it such a success! Please remember you can always donate to your local food bank. Every dollar donated provides enough food for four meals to feed hungry children and families. They always need your assistance and it is as simple as a click of a button!”
More than 1 million people in Los Angeles County are food insecure, including 1 in 6 children, and what many don't know is that food banks are in the greatest need during the summer. The free or reduced-cost breakfasts and/or lunches that children receive in school need to be replaced when class is not in session. That's when local food banks and pantries step in to help, but they cannot do it alone.
Thank you Northstar Moving Company for your tremendous efforts this summer - we hope to send hunger packing with you for a 7th year in 2019!
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