Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is once again delighted to announce its annual Kilo of Kindness campaign for the month of October, collecting community donations of clothes, food, toys, and school supplies in support of organisations working to spread heartfelt care and enrich lives.

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer and Mövenpick Hotel Hobart are again taking part in the charitable giving campaign and invite guests, visitors, and members of their local communities to bring in one or more kilos of pre-loved and soon-to-be-loved donations.

“Mövenpick believes in the power of food as a force for good and a medium for positive change, so we invite you to bring a bag of donations to one of our participating hotels,” said Kishan Chandnani, Global Vice President, Premium Brands, Accor. “Each year, Kilo of Kindness gives us the opportunity to weave the warm Mövenpick spirit of generosity more deeply throughout our communities. The campaign allows us to reach beyond our hotel walls and share our food - along with clothing, toys, and school supplies – with those most in need, bringing more smiles to the faces in our communities.”

This year, Mövenpick's Kilo of Kindness aims to gather 25,000 kilos of donations, across 77 participating Mövenpick hotels around the world – more destinations than ever before. Achieving this year's goal will bring the added excitement of surpassing an amazing milestone of 100,000 kilos donated since the campaign began in 2015. The power of kindness can transform moments – and lives. Last year, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai and Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai together collected more than 3,000 kilos. In Croatia, Mövenpick Zagreb delivered 509 kilos to SOS Villages, giving over 150 young adults the love and nurturing they always deserved.

“Acts of kindness really do hold weight. Our team at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer is delighted to receive donations on behalf of our local charity, Food For Families, throughout October. Simply load a bag with a kilo or more of donations, drop it off at our hotel and leave with a warm smile and a lighter heart. It's an easy way to do good, feel good, and keep the good vibes going around Melbourne,” said Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, General Manager, Cory Norris-Jones. “When we pull together as a community, a kilo of kindness really is light work – just bag it, bring it, and be the change.”

“Our team is proud to support Kilo of Kindness again this year. Hobart is a large community and this is one of many opportunities where we can give back to our amazing city,” said Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, General Manager, Andrew Walling. “We are humbled to work with the Hobart Women's Shelter as our charity this year, assisting them in supporting women and children in need. Hotel guests and locals alike are welcome to drop off goods to the hotel lobby throughout October. Every kilo counts.”

Kilo of Kindness donations may be delivered to Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer and Mövenpick Hotel Hobart throughout October 2023, and will be generously shared with Food For Families (part of the Uniting Vic/Tas community services organisation of the Uniting Church, delivering services and programs across Victoria and Tasmania) and Hobart Women's Shelter (an independent, not-for-profit organisation that provides safe, emergency accommodation and support to women and children affected by family violence and/or those experiencing homelessness).

For those wishing to join in the virtuous circle of giving, helping to achieve 100,000 kilos, all contributions are welcome and gratefully received no matter how big or small. High-priority items include pantry staples and household essentials, including biscuits and muesli bars, pasta and noodles, toilet paper, washing detergent, soups and curries, tinned food, shampoo and soaps, baby food and formula, and other long-life pantry items.

Mövenpick encourages all acts of kindness by sharing stories of donations, philanthropy and community service. Throughout October, guests, fans and followers are invited to spread the word about the Kilo of Kindness initiative on social media using the hashtag #KiloOfKindness and tagging @MovenpickHotels. For more information on participating hotels and the charity partners, they are supporting, visit www.movenpick.com/en/kilo-of-kindness.