In Philadelphia, food insecurity remains a pressing challenge, with many families struggling to put meals on the table. RideForward is dedicated to supporting regional food banks and pantry networks that work tirelessly to combat hunger in our communities. By donating your vehicle, you not only help sustain these vital operations but also enable the expansion of critical services that reach those in need.
Your donation helps fund the infrastructure necessary for food banks to operate efficiently. Each dollar contributes to a robust distribution network that enhances warehousing, refrigerated truck routes, and mobile food pantries, ensuring that fresh and nutritious food reaches families when they need it most.
Programs your donation funds
- Warehousing and distribution infrastructure
- Refrigerated truck routes
- Mobile food pantries
- Pantry partnerships
- SNAP outreach and enrollment
- Backpack programs for school children
- Senior congregate meals
- Produce-rescue programs
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your donation has the power to create a meaningful impact. For instance, a vehicle valued at $1,500 can help provide approximately 15,000 meals through a partner food bank, while a $2,500 vehicle equates to around 25,000 meals. Even a generous contribution of $5,000 can represent up to 50,000 meals! Feeding America estimates that every dollar donated supplies roughly 10 meals, including distribution costs, emphasizing the effectiveness of your contribution to supporting the local food security network.
How we vet recipient partners
At RideForward, we prioritize accountability and transparency in our partnerships. We prefer to work with food banks affiliated with Feeding America, which adhere to high accountability standards. Additionally, we only collaborate with organizations that hold a Charity Navigator 4-star rating, maintain low overhead costs (less than 10%), and demonstrate a strong program ratio of 90% or more, ensuring that your donation is utilized efficiently to directly address hunger in our communities.
How proceeds flow
After your vehicle is sold, 70-80% of the gross proceeds will be directed to support partner food banks, after accounting for tow and processing costs. Following that, a program ratio is applied to ensure that funds are allocated efficiently within operational areas. This means that your donation significantly contributes to maintaining and expanding food bank services in Philadelphia, maximizing the impact of each dollar donated.
Philadelphia recipient landscape
In the Philadelphia area, the need for food assistance is urgent and growing. Local food banks and pantry networks provide critical support, particularly to vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, and families facing financial hardships. As state-level funding for food assistance programs fluctuates, your contribution can help fill the gaps, ensuring that no one in our community has to face hunger alone.