Supporting our Wilmington Community
As one of our company core values, we feel passionately about investing into our community. Providing support to local organizations is just one of the many ways we help to do that. We also devote our time to hosting multiple nationally based charity campaigns created by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® and organizing donation drives benefiting specific individuals in need.
Dedicated to living the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® core values, we are part of the North Carolina Movers Association(opens in a new window) and Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, along with numerous other local organizations and charities.
NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION CARING FOR KIDS RADIOTHON 2016
In September of 2016, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Wilmington participated in the NHRMC Foundation Caring for Kids Radiothon to raise funds used for new medical equipment that will help to ease the pain of receiving injections for children being treated at the medical center. We are so proud to support the wonderful, life-changing work the NHRMC Foundation does, and we are thankful we have the opportunity to give back to our community.
Move for hunger
When people move, they often throw out a good deal of “stuff.” Unfortunately, much of this stuff is food that could be delivered to a family in need, rather than just getting left behind. The crew of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Wilmington is collecting those food items from their customers and delivering them directly to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. The service is free to customers and turns every move into an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate, simply by donating the cans and non-perishables on moving day.
“We are thrilled to have TWO MEN AND A TRUCK of Wilmington join us in the fight against hunger,” says Adam Lowy, Founder and Executive Director of Move For Hunger. “With such devastating hunger statistics at both the local and national level, their efforts will provide crucial support to the food bank’s mission to feed the hungry.”
Junior League of Wilmington, NC
Not only is TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Wilmington proud to partner with the Junior League of Wilmington, N.C., to provide support for their annual Bargain Sale event, but we are also excited to be participants in their annual Touch-A-Truck event!
Touch-A-Truck is an educational community event that will provide children with a hands-on opportunity to see and touch heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect, and serve the Wilmington community. Kids of all ages will be able to explore vehicles like a fire engine, cement truck, school bus, tow truck, weather truck, bulldozers, and more! For more information on this event and others, please check out the Junior League of Wilmington's Facebook Page.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Campaigns
Movers for Moms®
Every year, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® locations across the country collect donations for women and mothers in need in honor of Mother's Day. Franchises partner with local shelters, schools, and other community organizations to collect goods that will make Mother’s Day special for moms living in shelters or seeking support through domestic violence support organizations. This annual donation drive is called Movers for Moms®.
This year, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Wilmington will pick up and deliver all donations to the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services prior to Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th. All items are welcome; however, the shelter's much-needed items include:
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- African American Hair Products
- Body Wash, Lotions
- Phone Chargers
- Slippers
- Socks
- Pajamas & Robes
- New Twin Sheet Sets
- New Towels
- Ziplock Bags
- Disposable Food Containers
- Disposable Cutlery
- Gift Cards
- Gas Cards
- Clothing with tags
Because we rely on the generosity of others for this donation drive, we've partnered with local businesses and organizations to host collection boxes:
We cannot thank these generous partners enough for their support! Donations may be dropped off at any one of these collection sites, and all donations will be delivered to the shelter prior to Mother's Day, May 12th.
MOVERS FOR MEALS®
At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Wilmington, we believe that every family should be able to enjoy wholesome meals throughout the holiday season. That's precisely why we partnered with the Good Shepherd Center in the Fall of 2023
Through the MOVERS FOR MEALS® initiative, we aim to collect non-perishable food items in honor of Thanksgiving and donate them to the Good Shepherd Center.
The Good Shepherd Center has grown to become the largest provider of homeless services in the region, with the mission of feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and fostering the transition to housing.
From 10/1/23 to 11/17/23, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Wilmington partnered with schools and local businesses across Wilmington to host collection boxes for the Good Shepherd Center's most needed non-perishable food items, including:
- Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Hot Sauce
- Boxed Mashed Potatoes
- Boxed Mac 'n Cheese
- Grits
- Oatmeal
- Coffee & Creamer
- Pasta & Pasta Sauce
- Pancake Mix
- Flour & Sugar
- Salt & Pepper
- Rice
- Seasonings & Spices
- Salad Dressing
- Butter
A BIG Thanks to all our collection partners:
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Re/Max Essential (1650 Military Cutoff Rd #100, Wilmington, NC 28403)
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Farmhouse Kitchen (1120 East Cutlar Crossing, Leland, NC 28451)
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Leaf and Barrel Provision Co. (15215 Hwy 17 #3315, Hampstead, NC 28443)
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Ashley High School
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Ogden Elementary School
All donations were delivered to the Good Shepherd Center the Monday before Thanksgiving.
Partnership with the Good Shepherd Center
We partner with the local nonprofit Good Shepherd Center to assist families struggling with food insecurity during the holiday season. Unopened, nonperishable food items are dropped off at several donation sites throughout the community. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Wilmington collects all the donations and delivers them directly to the Good Shepherd Center the Monday before Thanksgiving. "We know that the holidays are a particularly tough time, and we want our neighbors to be able to celebrate with their loved ones without worrying about putting food on the table,” says Good Shepherd’s Executive Director, Katrina Knight. So, go through your pantry and help make Thanksgiving memorable for families in need!
Truckload of Warmth®
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Wilmington proudly hosted the Truckload of Warmth® donation drive! The goal was to collect as many warm clothing items as possible to deliver to those in need during the Winter. We partnered with a long list of community donation box host locations all around Wilmington to collect the much-needed items as winter approaches. All collected items were donated to the Good Shepard Center and Tri-HIC. New or gently used items collected included:
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Scarves
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Gloves
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Coats
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Jackets
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Hats
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Blankets
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Socks
We want to say THANK YOU to our wonderful collection partners:
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK - 3861 US Hwy 421 N Wilmington, NC 28401
Shutterhawk Blinds and Designs - 3001 Flight Path Dr. Suite 4 Wilmington, NC 28405
Leaf and Barrel - 15215 Hwy 17 #3315, Hampstead, NC 28443
EvenTide - 106 N New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
Cast Iron Kitchen - 8024 Market St #6. Wilmington, NC 28411
O'Leary's Automotive Locations
Local Partners
Welcome Home Angel
We are proud to be local sponsors of Welcome Home Angel, a non-profit that generously provides bedroom makeovers for children who have been diagnosed with chronic or physically debilitating illnesses or injuries. Their organization provides a beautifully curated and functioning environment for the child to live and recover in, based on their individual needs. As sponsors, we lend our manpower and trucks to help safely receive and deliver furniture as well as assemble, move and arrange pieces to the designer's plans. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Wilmington is also a sponsor of Welcome Home Angel's annual brunch.
Partnerships
LANDFALL TRADITION GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
We're proud to sponsor the annual Landfall Tradition Golf Tournament, which is hosted by the Landfall Country Club.
POSH WHALE SALE PARTNERSHIP
Every October, we volunteer a truck and manpower to retrieve and deliver goods for consignment for Posh Whale Sale right here in our community!
Posh Whale Sale is an upscale children's seasonal clothing consignment sale. The sale features mainly children's clothing and other items including portable cribs, baby rockers, strollers, and toys! After the sale ends, out team helps to return items to Posh's warehouse for next year's sale!
