In Norfolk, food insecurity is a growing concern affecting thousands of families. Many residents face difficulties accessing nutritious food, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. This is where your vehicle donation can create real change. By donating your car, you help fund the logistics necessary to deliver food to local pantries and support essential outreach initiatives.
This page details how your contribution directly impacts hunger relief efforts in Norfolk. From funding food banks to providing transportation for SNAP outreach, your donation plays a crucial role in ensuring that every family has access to the food they need. Together, we can address the food insecurity crisis in our community.
The local need in Norfolk
In Norfolk, tens of thousands of residents are struggling with food insecurity, particularly among low-income households. Areas like St. Paul’s quadrant and the Berkley neighborhood are notably affected, where access to affordable and healthy food options is limited. The gap is widened by the fact that many who are eligible for SNAP benefits remain unenrolled, leaving them without vital support. Addressing these gaps is crucial for fostering a healthier community.
How your donation helps
Funds pantry delivery trucks
Your vehicle donation helps fund operational costs for delivery trucks, ensuring that food banks can efficiently transport food items to pantries across Norfolk, reaching those in need.
Supports SNAP outreach initiatives
Donations directly support outreach staff who educate and assist residents in completing SNAP applications, bridging the gap for many eligible but unenrolled individuals.
Provides school meal programs
Your contribution helps fund programs that deliver nutritious meals to local schools, ensuring that children from low-income families have access to healthy food during the school day.
Boosts food bank resources
Funds raised through vehicle donations are used to restock food banks and pantries, enabling them to provide a diverse range of nutritious food options to families facing hunger.
Local partner organizations
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
Wheel Give Back collaborates with the Foodbank to ensure that vehicle donations directly benefit food distribution efforts, enhancing their capability to serve more families.
Norfolk Public Schools
By donating your vehicle, you help support initiatives that deliver healthy meals to schools, ensuring that all students have access to proper nutrition.
St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation
Our partnership with St. Paul’s CDC helps channel resources to where they're needed most, particularly in addressing local food insecurity issues.
How to donate
Visit our donation form.
Start by filling out the simple vehicle donation form on our website. It only takes a few minutes and helps us understand your donation details.
Schedule a pickup.
After submitting your form, our team will contact you to schedule a convenient time for vehicle pickup, ensuring a hassle-free process.
Receive your tax receipt.
Once your vehicle is picked up, you will receive an IRS 1098-C receipt for your tax purposes, which can help you claim a deduction of up to $500.
Support local initiatives.
Your donation will then be transformed into essential funds that support Norfolk's food banks, pantries, and meal programs, making a tangible impact.
Spread the word.
Encourage friends and family to contribute as well. Together, we can amplify our efforts to combat hunger in Norfolk.
Trust & accountability
- IRS 1098-C receipt for tax deductions.
- 501(c)(3) non-profit status ensuring your donation is tax-deductible.
- Local pickup for your vehicle donation, making it easy and convenient.
- Funding directly benefits local food banks and pantries in Norfolk.