How Donating a Car Can Help San Diegans Facing Hunger
Have an unwanted vehicle that you don’t know what to do with? You can donate it to help support San Diegans facing hunger! Donating a car or other vehicle is an easy way to support Feeding San Diego while removing clutter from your life. And your donation is tax-deductible!
Donate Any Vehicle
Feeding San Diego partners with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to make donating a car easy. CARS works to accept all types of vehicles in any condition (running or not), including:
- cars
- trucks
- trailers
- boats
- RVs
- motorcycles
- campers
- off-road vehicles
- planes
- heavy equipment
- farm machinery
- and most other motorized vehicles.
To determine whether you can donate your vehicle, complete the form below or call CARS at 855.500.7433.
How Does Donating a Car Work?
To start the process of donating a car to Feeding San Diego, you can contact CARS through their secure online vehicle donation form or by phone. Once you provide all the necessary information, a representative from CARS will arrange to have your vehicle picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost. All you need is a current and clear title.
CARS will then work with its network of suppliers to sell the vehicle and maximize the donation. Then CARS sends the net cash proceeds directly to Feeding San Diego, allowing us to provide more nutritious food to the community!
Donating a Car Benefits You and the Community
There are benefits associated with donating your unwanted vehicle.
1. Donating is easy.
Donating skips the cost and hassle of selling your vehicle. When you donate, you can avoid the frustrations of advertising, insurance, and repairs to keep your vehicle running while you wait for a buyer.
2. Donating saves you money.
Keeping a vehicle involves a lot of costs. Registration, insurance, repairs, and other related fees all add up. In contrast, donating your car is free and tax-deductible. You may even be able to reduce your taxable income if your taxes are itemized.
3. Donating makes a difference.
Every dollar donated to Feeding San Diego helps provide two meals to the community. When you donate your vehicle, you make a contribution that helps children, families, seniors, and veterans throughout San Diego County.
Donate Your Car Today!
All it takes to make a difference with your unwanted vehicle is a phone call. Fill out the CARS secure donation form below or call 855.500.7433 to speak to a Vehicle Donor Support team member today.
