Badger Auto Aid is proud to support regional food banks and pantry networks in Wisconsin, essential lifelines for families facing food insecurity. These organizations work tirelessly to distribute food to those who need it most, but they require robust infrastructure to meet rising demands. Your donation helps fund vital operations that ensure food supplies are warehoused efficiently, transported safely, and distributed effectively.
Cars you donate are transformed into funding for mobile food pantries, SNAP outreach programs, and backpack initiatives for school children. Each dollar raised is strategically leveraged to maximize impact, enabling food banks to provide nutritious meals to thousands while minimizing distribution costs. Every vehicle donation directly contributes to alleviating hunger in our communities.
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 donations can have a profound impact on hunger relief in Wisconsin. For example, a $1,500 vehicle can provide approximately 15,000 meals at a partner food bank, while a $2,500 vehicle can yield up to 25,000 meals. The efficiency of the distribution network means that your contribution can scale exponentially, turning every dollar into ten meals. A donation of $5,000, therefore, could provide an astonishing 50,000 meals. This means that your support can directly change lives, addressing food insecurity in a sustainable manner.
How we vet recipient partners
At Badger Auto Aid, we are committed to ensuring that your donations go to reputable organizations. We prefer to partner with food banks that are affiliated with Feeding America and have undergone rigorous vetting to meet high accountability standards. This includes maintaining a low overhead of less than 10% and achieving a program ratio of 90% or higher, as detailed in their Form 990 filings. This diligence ensures that your contributions are making the maximum possible impact.
How proceeds flow
After covering towing and processing costs, 70-80% of gross proceeds from vehicle sales will be sent directly to our partner food banks. These funds are then allocated based on their program ratios, ensuring that every dollar is utilized effectively within their operational frameworks. This means your vehicle donation not only helps cover immediate needs but also supports long-term food security efforts in our communities.
Wisconsin recipient landscape
In Wisconsin, food insecurity remains a pressing issue, impacting many families and individuals, particularly in underserved communities. The state has a diverse network of food banks and pantry programs that address these needs with local solutions. While state-level funding helps, donations from community members are essential to supplement these efforts. By donating your vehicle, you are directly contributing to local initiatives that provide food and resources to those who need them most.