Rev Up Local is dedicated to addressing the critical issue of senior hunger in St. Louis through our partnerships with local nutrition programs. Our focus is on providing healthy, home-delivered meals through Meals on Wheels and offering congregate meals at senior centers. These programs not only deliver nourishment but also combat isolation among our elderly population, ensuring they receive essential safety checks and social interaction.
Your donation helps us tackle the growing need for nutritious meals among seniors in the area. With just a fraction of your car's value, we can serve a substantial number of meals and provide essential services to our community's most vulnerable members. Every dollar goes a long way in supporting these life-affirming programs.
Programs your donation funds
- Home-delivered meals for homebound seniors
- Congregate meals at senior centers
- Nutrition-risk assessment and counseling
- Safety check-ins combined with meal delivery
- Weekend meal bags for seniors
- Holiday meal distributions
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your contribution can create a significant impact. For instance, a donation of $1,500 allows us to provide over 200 home-delivered meals, including essential safety checks for our homebound seniors. Alternatively, this amount can fund more than 400 meals served at our local congregate meal sites, where seniors gather for both nutrition and companionship. Imagine the difference your support makes, especially when we consider that each meal delivered fosters not just health but also well-being and community connection among our seniors.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that your donations support high-quality programs, we carefully vet the nonprofits we partner with. We prioritize organizations contracted by Area Agencies on Aging, which adhere to federal and state accountability standards. Our partners are also members of the Meals on Wheels America network and comply with the Older Americans Act Title III-C nutrition standards. This rigorous vetting ensures that your contributions go towards effective and impactful programs, minimizing any waiting lists while maximizing service delivery.
How proceeds flow
When you donate your vehicle, the proceeds from the auction—after deducting towing and processing costs—generally allow us to send 70-80% of the gross revenue directly to our partner programs. This means that nearly every dollar raised directly supports the meal programs that serve our seniors, with a program ratio applied to ensure sustainability and maximum impact in the community.
St. Louis recipient landscape
St. Louis is home to a diverse and growing senior population, many of whom face food insecurity. Local funding for senior nutrition programs can often fall short of the increasing demand, making private donations crucial. By supporting Rev Up Local, you are contributing to a critical need in our community. Your generosity enables us to provide essential meals and nutrition services to seniors throughout St. Louis, where the need for these programs continues to grow.