So grateful to be included in this year's Share the Spirit campaign. For 35 years you have focused on helping our communities vulnerable residents, thank you for your service. ??
White Pony Express
慈善筹款服务
Concord，California 534 位关注者
Volunteer-driven organization fighting food insecurity
关于我们
White Pony Express fights food insecurity by rescuing and redistributing fresh, healthy food to schools, community centers, assisted living facilities, shelters, and more in Contra Costa County, California. We’re a volunteer-driven organization that partners with restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers markets to nourish our neighbors, reduce food waste, and provide clothing, books, counseling, and additional support to attack food insecurity at the root cause from all angles. In a world of plenty, no one should go hungry. Yet food insecurity affects over 20 percent of Americans—including 1 in 6 members of the Contra Costa County Community. This fact felt unacceptable to Dr. Carol Weyland Conner—which is why she founded the White Pony Express (WPE) in 2013. She was troubled by the fact that thousands of people were suffering from hunger and poverty in a county of tremendous surplus. At the same time, thousands of pounds of high-quality fresh foods were being discarded due to artificially created “Sell By” dates, excess inventory, or simply because they didn’t meet presentation standards for the average customer. WPE is an organization that represents a new paradigm for sustainable community service. We are bridging the gap between abundance and need by diverting wholesome food from landfills and delivering this bounty to food deserts and underserved, under-resourced communities leading to improved health outcomes and opportunities. Another result of WPE’s work is the reduction of excess food in landfills aiding in the prevention of methane gas and improving our air quality. Since our founding, the WPE team of 400+ volunteers and 17 staff members has rescued and donated over 20 million pounds of nutritious surplus food—equal to 17 million meals and over 1 million articles of clothing, shoes, book, and toys. Together, our programs have touched over 120,000 lives and prevented more than 25,000 tons of Co2 emissions from entering the air we breathe.
- 网站
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https://www.whiteponyexpress.org
White Pony Express的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 慈善筹款服务
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Concord，California
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2013
- 领域
- Food Rescue、Community Service和Volunteering
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获取路线
2470 Bates Ave
Suite D
US，California，Concord，94520
White Pony Express员工
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Emily Hopkins
Non-partisan, faith-based Advocate for Climate Justice, Democracy and Good Governance
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Pete Olsen
Senior Manager of Food Procurement and Donor Relations @ White Pony Express | Food Logistics Management
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Eve Birge
CEO at White Pony Express
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Stephen Spraitzar
Public Relations for ZariZar
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With your support, White Pony Express has grown into one of the preeminent food recovery organizations in the nation. More than ever, steady funding is required to provide food security for all and prevent needless waste.?As a monthly donor you allow WPE to plan ahead and ensure resources are in place to serve our nonprofit recipients and welcome those waiting in line.?Please join our Circle today!
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Today, we celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans and active-duty service members, including our very own Fleet and Facilities Manager, Lucas Soltero, who is currently deployed. Thank you, Lucas, and thank you to all veterans for your commitment and selfless service. #VeteransDay #WhitePonyExpress
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A huge WPE shoutout to the awesome teams from Chevron! Four amazing groups recently rolled through the WPE sorting room, bringing their energy, teamwork, and lots of laughs along the way. They made a huge impact—all while keeping the good vibes going. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm! ?????? #ChevronCares #TeamworkInAction #CommunityStrong #foodrecovery #volunteer #donate?
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Today is the day! As we exercise our right to vote and consider the issues that matter to us, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the power and influence we each hold… especially when it comes to helping our communities thrive. One in 5 of our neighbors are hungry, and every action we take, big and small, can make a difference. Join us in creating a community where everyone has access to good food. Together, we can make it happen. #EndHunger #WhitePonyExpress #Vote #CommunityAction #foodrecovery #volunteer #donate?
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As we approach the close of a remarkable year, White Pony Express commits to continuing?to expand access to fresh, healthy food for our most vulnerable neighbors. ? Today marks the launch of our “Onward and Upward” campaign to secure the? $600,000 needed to operate in the first quarter of 2025. ? Your support will enable WPE to connect surplus and abundance to those in need so ALL can thrive.? ? CHECK OUT OUR KICKOFF VIDEO!?
Onward and Up! Kickoff Video
https://www.youtube.com/
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Happy Halloween! WPE joined a celebration of remembrance and rejoicing last Sunday at the Día de los Muertos parade in Brentwood. We danced, dressed up, and reveled in the storytelling and traditional folklore. WPE paraded through the beautiful streets of Brentwood sporting our banner and bright blue & gold shirts –?all of us taking care of all of us!?? California Climate Action Corps California Volunteers, Office of the Governor
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A huge thank you to the Young Men's Service League - YMSL National in Pleasanton for their incredible generosity! This amazing group shopped, packed, and delivered 21 baby backpacks filled with essentials for newborns in the Black Infant Health program. Your dedication to supporting families and helping little ones get a strong start is truly inspiring. We’re grateful for your commitment to our community! ??????
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A WPE shoutout to the amazing women from Insperity who brought their energy and smiles while sorting through barrels of apples! Your hard work and dedication make an impact, and we’re so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us nourish our neighbors! ???
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