Move For Hunger
Move For Hunger on the hunt for trucking partners
As COVID-19 gripped the nation, the director of a local food pantry that requested anonymity told FreightWaves that sourcing food has become problematic, as has the ability to transport that food to the local pantry for distribution. It is an issue that predates the pandemic, but one that has been exacerbated by the current crisis at food banks around the nation.
One of the main obstacles to solving food insecurity lies in the supply chain. Feed the Children said as much as 40% of food in the...
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From carpets to food, how one fleet got involved in COVID-19 hunger relief
Prior to COVID-19, Commercial Carpet Logistics (CCL) was busy moving carpets and flooring materials throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Then COVID-19 hit, and the family-owned company’s fleet suddenly had less freight to haul.
Cassie Sealing, executive vice president and daughter of company owner Ed Sealing, said the virus has caused people to stop installing carpets for fear of letting installers into their homes and putting family members at risk.
“However, we service the commercial market and...