TQL and Once Upon a Farm deliver truckloads of fresh food to children in need
TQL’s Moves that Matter and Once Upon a Farm’s A Million Meals unite to fight food insecurity
Cincinnati, Ohio (June 6th, 2024) — Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, and Once Upon a Farm, the next generation children's nutrition company, have collaborated to bring nutritious snacks and meals to kids in food-insecure communities.
Through TQL’s Moves that Matter and Once Upon a Farm’s A Million Meals, more children are eating healthy meals. Moves that Matter, which has committed $2 million to arranging and covering the transportation of donated goods, is contributing a portion of its pledge to its Once Upon a Farm partnership. A Million Meals has pledged to deliver 1 million nutritious meals to kids in food-insecure communities by 2025 through a partnership with Save the Children, a global non-profit helping kids grow up healthy, educated and safe. Together, Moves that Matter and A Million Meals have provided 24 truckloads of organic Fruit & Veggie Blends – about 200,000 nutritious meals – for Save the Children’s early education and nutrition programs.
“We started Moves that Matter in 2014 with a simple mission, and that’s to utilize our resources and expertise to make the transportation of donated goods easy for nonprofits,” TQL President Kerry Byrne said. “Our partners at Once Upon a Farm are an incredible example of a company using its platform to make an impact on food insecurity. We’re proud to play a role in helping nourish children in need.”
As a mission-driven company, Once Upon a Farm aims to help the estimated 13 million kids struggling with hunger in America. In 2021, the company partnered with Save the Children to launch A Million Meals. Studies show hunger can negatively impact children’s academic performances and behavior in school, preventing them from developing to their full potential.
By donating its transportation expertise, TQL ensures the delivery of fresh food to hungry children.
“Our partnership with Total Quality Logistics helps us to bring our mission to life and to reach the millions of kids who need access to nutritious food,” said Larry Waldman, Once Upon a Farm President and COO. “Together with Save the Children, we remain committed to working together to provide the nourishment and resources these families need to build a healthy foundation for a promising tomorrow.”
“Save the Children is incredibly grateful for Once Upon a Farm and TQL’s collaborative approach to supporting our U.S. nutrition programs,” said Betsy Zorio, vice president of U.S. Programs for Save the Children. “This partnership is helping close the gap for children struggling with hunger across rural America, ensuring they have access to the nourishing food they need for a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners and in life.”
TQL’s Moves that Matter program allows nonprofits and those donating goods to worry less about logistics and more about serving the community. Through TQL’s 140,000-plus carrier network, Moves that Matter has provided $1.2 million in transportation needs toward its $2 million goal.
Apply for help moving donated goods at tql.com/movesthatmatter.
Learn more about how Once Upon a Farm combats hunger though A Million Meals at onceuponafarmorganics.com.
About TQL
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) creates greater supply chain efficiencies for our customers by combining industry-leading technology with unmatched customer service. Customers and carriers turn to us daily to solve their transportation needs with competitive pricing, continuous communication and a commitment to do it right — every time. Through our comprehensive portfolio of logistics services and network of 140,000+ carriers, we move over 3 million loads of freight annually. Our company and employees make the world a better place by donating thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars each year through TQL Cares and the TQL Foundation. We are proud to be the naming rights sponsor of TQL Stadium, home of Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati. Founded in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio, TQL is one of the largest logistics firms in North America, with 9,000+ employees in 60+ offices across the U.S. Learn more at TQL.com.
About Once Upon a Farm
At Once Upon a Farm, a better story starts here. We’re on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy, refrigerated snacks for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies picked, blended and cold-pressed to lock in nutrients, taste and texture – to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our non-GMO, non-dairy fruit & veggie blends, smoothies and dairy-free yogurts have no added sugar, and are free from artificial flavors, colors and preservatives – just simple, real, nutrient-rich snacks your entire family will love. Visit us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
About Save the Children
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we've changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Press Contacts
TQL
Julia Fulton
jfulton@tql.com
513.831.2600 x57248
Once Upon A Farm
Jane Ablaza
jane@uponafarm.com
press@uponafarm.com
