Mission
Founded in 2023, Plants on Wheels is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable, often neglected communities by raising awareness and distributing free vegan meals and clothing throughout New York City. Emphasizing compassion and gratitude, Plants on Wheels envisions a world in which people give more than they take and where both the planet and its people are looked after.
With the help of donors, volunteers, and community partners, Plants on Wheels aims to feed 10,000 people in 2024, planting seeds of hope for those in need.
Plants On wheels impact
Since our inception in 2023, Plants On Wheels has been dedicated to nourishing communities through plant-based meals.
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2023 Highlights:
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Total Meals Served: 2,500
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2024 Milestones:
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Meals Served to Date: 1,835
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Feeding the less fortunate: 990
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Plant Love And Nourish The Soul Event (2/10/24): 150
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Maria Hernandez Park Event (3/16/24): 50
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Earth Day Event at Brooklyn Academy of Science High School (4/17/24): 305
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Earth Day Event at Randall's Island Urban Farm (4/20/24): 70
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Climate Arts Festival at Queens Botanical Garden (4/27/24): 60
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B'Above 46 (5/13/24): 10
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Vegan Cookout at P.S. 59 (6/14/24): 100
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Handing out free Impossible Hot Dogs at Nathan's (9/18/24): 100
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In addition, we've expanded our reach to pantries across boroughs, serving a total of 8,550 meals in 2024:
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Staten Island: 6,050 meals
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Manhattan: 2,500 meals
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In total, Plants On Wheels has provided 10,385 nourishing plant-based meals to the community in 2024 alone. Our commitment to feeding the hungry and promoting health through plant-based nutrition continues to grow as we strive to make a positive impact on those we serve.
Thanks to your support, we've fed over 10,000 people this year with plant-based food!
Help us keep going — every meal makes a difference.
10,000
10,385!