The World Hunger Project sets the challenge

Hunger by the numbers

Did you know that the World Hunger Project has a mission to end world hunger by 2030? Visit their ‘site to explore what this really looks like around the world. “The Hunger Project is a global, not-for-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Chronic hunger is not about a lack of food. Chronic hunger is about a lack of access to food, which occurs because we have failed to organize our societies in ways that ensure that every person has the chance to live a healthy and productive life.”

What is World Hunger Day?

“This World Hunger Day we join with millions of people and thousands of organizations around the world to amplify the voices of those facing hunger and help make the UN Sustainable Goal of Zero Hunger a reality. The focus of the World Hunger Day 2024 campaign is maternal and child health. Join us as we work to ensure that mothers have access to information and nutritious foods for themselves and their babies is the most effective way to break the cycle of malnutrition.”

The Hunger Project’s Global VP & Southern Africa Regional Director, notes, “Individuals living in hunger and poverty are not ignorant and helpless. They are hard-working and creative human beings and are the world’s most valuable resource.”

Further, THP says, “We end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world. Ending hunger is people-powered.  People like you, and people in the communities we support around the world are the driving force behind ending hunger by 2030. You can make a difference. Together we can make change.“

What does all of this have to do with my car?

There are so many ways for us to be with food insecurity. So.many.ways. Perhaps it begins with simple awareness? What do you notice about hunger in your own neighbourhood? In your town, city, or rural area? Do you have loved ones who are food insecure right now? Perhaps even you are vulnerable in ways you have not been before.

It’s okay to start close to home. If all we have to share is a can of Campbell’s soup, that is enough. Or, if we’re feeling flush and have more to give, monetary gifts to boots-on-the-ground charities that address hunger all day, every day, are always needed. When giving to local food rescues or food banks, consider donating cool cash — one dollar can stretch a long way in wise hands.

Around here, it’s all about metal on wheels! Driveable vehicles that have re-sale value can be auctioned or otherwise put up for bids. This can result in thousands of donation dollars for the charity you love. If you have a vehicle that’s ready for the scrap heap, perfect! The ever-evolving value of scrap metal will result in a donation outcome that reflects your region.

Whatever the case, you can donate your vehicle for world hunger. Simply, quickly, and for free. Neither you or your charity will pay for any part of the process — including your tow. Not only that, you will receive a tax receipt for your gift.

Together we can do this! Let’s ensure food for all by 2030!

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That rough-and-ready Ford might be worth more than you know!

Have you been following the auto industry news this past year? It has been all over the map! Twelve months ago vehicles, old and new, scrappy and running smooth, were worth a cool mint!

Things are leveling off now. ‘Good news for buyers. ‘Less hearty news for sellers. Either way? Helpful news for charities across Canada.

Whatever your vehicle make and model, it has value to the charity you love. Ford, Honda, Dodge, and Toyota alike: metal on wheels and powered by an engine? Its net worth can mean care for the sick, help for the vulnerable, and food or shelter for those in need.

Ford Mustang donor restocks the pantry

When a car, SUV, truck, van, or motorcycle is donated through Donate a Car Canada, it’s all about the donor. Every donation is reviewed, case-by-case. Each donor has choice of charity. In fact, they can choose any Canadian charity!

Recently, one Ford Mustang donor chose their local food bank as the recipient. In fact, at the time of this writing, we are processing 6 vehicle donations for local food banks! A Dodge minivan, two Hondas, a Toyota, a Nissan, and a Suzuki are all being recycled or re-sold to help feed Canada’s food insecure.

The donation outcome for the charities? It will vary from province to province, and by process. This is another reason each vehicle donation is a stand alone. The year, make/model, mileage, and overall condition of every vehicle is examined. Location determines scrap metal values, as well as the scope of anticipated re-sale outcomes.

When a vehicle is re-sold it can earn thousands of dollars for the chosen charity. This was the case with Bette’s Ford Mustang: she raised over $6,000.00 for her charity!

If a donated vehicle is recycled, the donation outcome can vary. In some parts of Canada we see such donations in the hundreds of dollars. Not bad for a scrapper; so very good for the receiving charity!

Donation-ready Ford sitting in your driveway?

Rarity, or run-of-the-mill, your Ford will make a difference for the cause you love. If your hard working vehicle is ready for it’s end of life processing, or if you’re upgrading and just need someone to take care of the re-sale on your current vehicle, we can help!

Like Bette, you will have a simple, quick, and so rewarding experience. You can expect excellent (and happy!) customer service. Whether you call or click, the tow is always free. And remember: your vehicle, your charity of choice!

Next steps

By now you may have gathered, we are just a click or a call away.

We are here to make this aspect of caring for your loved one seamless and simple.

First, fill in your online donation form (this will take less than 10 minutes).

Next, wait for your phone to ring: the towing company will call you to arrange your free tow. Pick-up time can usually be arranged withing 3 – 5 business days. ‘Need more time? No problem! The agent will work around you. In a hurry? Just let us know! Sometimes our crews can get out to you on the same day of your donation.

Then, just watch your inbox. You’ll see an email or two from us updating you on the status of your donation. And, of course, you’ll receive your tax receipt there at process end!

Simple. Quick. Free.

‘Not quite ready to donate? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! There you will get an overall feel for how we care for each other and our charities. This is a caring community, here to serve you.

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Paying it forward…or back…

A Calgary Food Bank donor connected excitedly to give us details about the family car. The car was getting on in years, and had served the family well. Would we consider auctioning it? His reasons were simple, “It is a pleasure to give back to the food bank that fed my family for the first 3 months when we first came to Canada as new immigrants.“

The Calgary Food Bank will surprise you with the (creative!) services they provide. Our Honda donor had good reason for choosing to give back to this work!

In 2019-20 the CFB cranked out 1,356 creative initiatives. These raised $3.4 million in funds and 1.8 million pounds of food.

They have food hampers and community gardens. They rescue food! I mean, This. This is beautiful: between September 2019 and August 2020 they rescued $26,809,910 worth of food (that’s 10, 311, 504 pounds)!

Visit their website, find them on Face Book, and give your local food bank some love. They are helping in very real and very timely ways.

From auction block to lunch box

We are careful about how we assign donated cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles. Like you, we want to see the highest dollar outcome for each charity. Our experience, our agents, and the ever-fluctuating market direct us in this.

Can the car be re-sold? If the mileage is below 200,000 kms and she’s lookin’ good, we can likely auction or re-sell. Running strong, less than 10 years old? The auction block and buyer buzz will have us on track for strong donation dollars.

If the vehicle is recycle-ready (she’s tired and grumpy and wants off the road), no problem. We have agents that will manage vehicles in virtually any condition. As long as it is intact (no parts missing, please!), and has 4 tires, it’s donation-worthy!

In the case of our small car donor, it was auction time. In less than two weeks, our donor’s car went from submission form to auction platform. And…SOLD! For a donation outcome of over $1,000.00!

This gift will be sent to the Calgary Food Bank this month-end. From submission form, to auction platform, to lunchbox. It’s just that easy!

Goodness is how Canadians roll

We have a series of emails that we use to keep donors in the loop on their donation process. Our CFB donor has been excitedly tracking his step-by-step process, “Thank you for making my dream of touching lives come true.” And that’s it, right? We all really do want to bring a little gentleness and support into each others’ lives.

Your local food bank is one simple way to contribute to your community directly.

Perhaps you and your family are experiencing food insecurity in these wobbly times?

The Calgary Food Bank advises,

“Please call 403-253-2055 to request your emergency food hamper. You must call first as hamper distribution is by appointment only.

Be prepared: we will ask some personal questions like income and basic expenses. This includes government/income supports, rent, mortgage, utilities, childcare, and medical.

Once you have called and been approved for a food hamper, our volunteers will book a you a specific time to pick-up your hamper. Hampers can be picked-up at our main location or one of our satellite locations.

You can validate your IDs virtually making it possible for a Third Party (family member, friends, volunteers, other delivery service etc) to pick-up your hamper in a more timely, safe, and convenient manner.  Find out more information about the process.“

Free tow and donation in 10 minutes

‘Ready to donate your car, truck, van, or motorcycle? Our donation form takes 10 minutes to fill out (it’s easier than setting up an online shopping membership!). Your free tow will happen in a timely manner (typically within 1-5 business days). And from there it’s just a matter of accounting and getting that gift to your charity of choice. Easy, quick, and so good for the cause you love!

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How do cash donations compare to food donations at your local ‘bank? Is one method of giving more efficient than the other?

I want to help…what now?

With an unusual Christmas season on the horizon, you may be wondering about how to support your local food bank. We are right with you: What is the best method of supporting our hungry neighbors?

The simple answer: the best method is the one that fits your budget and your style of giving.

In 2017, Tania Kohut offered some insight into this in her article, “Cans or Cash, How to best help your local foodbank.” In it she notes that there are advantages to both kinds of giving. While monetary gifts in good hands can ensure fresh goods, the canned and non-perishables we supply at the local grocery store fill needs, too.

Ms. Kohut goes on to say that dollars and gift cards are more popular now than in the past. Food bank giving in this form does allow volunteers to purchase with precision. What is missing from the shelf? What is most needed? Gift cards and cash accommodate these needs.

On the other hand, the need for staples never goes away. If we are able, purchasing an extra quantity of an item that we’re already buying for ourselves is a help. ‘Drop an extra can or two into the food bank bin at the grocery store!

If vehicle donation is an option

…then look no further! Donate a Car Canada works alongside 15 unique food bank programs. Simply click on our Charities link and type “food bank” into the search field. A vehicle donation here will ensure a monetary gift to your chosen charity. Just this week one of our donated vehicles sold for a donation outcome of over $2,000.00 for a local food bank. This is a timely contribution as needs mount across the country.

Your donated vehicle may be recycle-ready and may not hit the $1,000.00+ mark, but every gift counts. $30.00 – $300.00 can fill a shelf with fresh food when in the hands of a capable shopper.

If your area food bank is not listed on our charities page, reach out. Through your vehicle donation it may be possible to invite them to join our program. If so, they will be listed as a giving option for donors across Canada, all year long!

Ready to make a difference in your own way? We are, too! One loaf of bread, one mindful consideration, and one vehicle donation at a time. Here’s to a season where no Canadian goes hungry.

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The vision of your local food bank is to see a Canada where no one goes hungry. They work to relieve and prevent hunger every day, from coast to coast, and they will capably stretch every donation dollar that they receive!

Calgary food bank donor gifts BMW

The local food bank is a cause that one of our Alberta donors could get behind. Donating their well-loved BMW via our auction option, this generous giver raised over $9,000.00 for the charity!

How does our auction process work? In many parts of Canada we have local auction houses working on our behalf. If a vehicle is 10 years of age or newer, and in running condition, we may be able to attempt re-sale at auction. This process allows us to see the car sold to the highest bidder. This ensures that we get the most donation dollars possible on behalf of your chosen charity. Just as we did for this open-hearted donor!

You can help in your neighborhood

Visit your local food bank website  for informative and challenging facts about hunger in our country. Or, visit their social media pages for up-to-the-minute news, articles, and inspiration on how each of us can make a difference.

If donating your car is a future consideration, and you want to know how to help your neighbors, now:

Five common Food Bank requests:

1. dry pasta and sauce
2. canned meats and fish
3. meat alternatives like peanut butter
4. canned vegetables without added sodium, and
5. hot and cold cereal

Five other ideas for foods that might be overlooked:

1. Whole grains such as farro, spelt, barley and brown or wild rice are high in fibre and contain iron and magnesium. They can be added to soup, chili and salad
2. Baby formula and cereal and pureed fruit and veggies are needed by children for optimal development
3. Inexpensive and versatile lentils are a source of protein and high in fibre. Theyre easy to cook and dont require soaking first
4. Milk, and alternatives like powdered milk or fortified shelf-stable almond, soy and rice milk, are a source of calcium and vitamins D and A
5. Canned fruit packed in water, with no added sugar, is a source of vitamin C

When possible choose unbreakable containers; glass jars dont always survive transport.

Does this sound do-able?

Your BMW, your charity of choice

If you’re able to go one step beyond this and do have a car or truck to donate, we can help. Not every vehicle donation is a BMW donation — every make and model has it’s own value to add. That’s what we’re about!

Perhaps the cause you love goes by another name. No problem! You can gift your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle to any charity in Canada!

You are also invited to contact and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! From there, you’ll be able to keep up to date on our program as well as see posts that showcase our amazing donors and charities across the country!

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