Make Your Move Count – Reduce Waste & Fight Hunger
June’s here, and peak moving season is in full swing! Summer is a time when many families are packing up, college students are heading home, and homes are changing all over.
At Berger Allied Moving & Storage, we know moving is more than just boxes and trucks—it’s a chance to start fresh. But it’s also a unique opportunity to give back and reduce waste along the way.
Food Waste and Hunger: A Real Connection
Each year, millions of Americans face food insecurity, unsure where their next meal will come from. At the same time, a staggering amount of food goes uneaten and ends up in landfills.
Here’s the good news: When you move, you can be part of the solution.
💡 Berger proudly partners with Move For Hunger, so when you move with us, we’ll deliver your non-perishable food donations to a local food bank—at no cost to you.
5 Easy Ways to Move with Less Waste and More Impact
- Check Your Shelves Before You Pack
Before sealing up your pantry, take inventory. Expired or forgotten items? Toss them. Still-good, unopened food you won’t be taking with you? Donate it!
- Eat What You Can, Share What You Can’t
A few weeks out from your move, start meal planning with what you already have. Use up your frozen foods. These are the things you can’t ship during your move. Turn them into easy dinners. Whatever you can’t eat, offer to neighbors or family, or donate if unopened.
- We’ll Take It
Canned goods, pasta, cereal—if it’s non-perishable and unopened, don’t throw it away. Our team at Berger Allied Moving & Storage is happy to collect and donate these items as part of your move. With over 33 million Americans moving each year, small efforts add up. If each household gave just one pound of food, that’s about 27 million meals for families in need.
- Be Smart When Restocking
Once you’re settled in, resist the urge to overbuy. Stick to a list, buy in smaller amounts at first, and only get what you will realistically use. It’ll save you money and help cut down on waste.
- Choose Greener Packing Options
Don’t forget about the other kind of waste. Traditional packing materials like Styrofoam and plastic totes stick around for centuries. We encourage using eco-friendly alternatives like biodegradable packing peanuts, recycled newspaper, and reusable boxes.
Moving with Meaning
Moving is your chance to hit reset—and that can include making more sustainable choices. When you reduce food waste, you’re not only helping the environment, but you’re also supporting your community.
This summer, let’s pack with purpose and give back while we move.
