Every dollar moves the bus.
1 in 4 New Yorkers face food insecurity. Over 1.5 million people in NYC don't know where their next meal will come from. Hope Bus answers that, weekly, in every borough.
Pick a tier. Every dollar is meals.
One-time gifts move the next bus. If you can swing monthly, that's what keeps the bus running every week.
1 family
One hot meal served to a family of four at a Hope Bus stop.
- One full meal — protein, sides, drink
- Hygiene pack added at request
- No ID, no paperwork
5 families
Five families served at a single weeknight distribution.
- Five hot meals from the bus window
- Hygiene + weather supplies as needed
- Two volunteer shifts worth of impact
A city block
A full block of neighbors served at one Hope Bus stop.
- ~25 hot meals at one stop
- Fuel + supplies for the night
- A spot on the field log we send back
An entire route
One full weeknight route, end to end.
- A whole borough run, ~80 meals
- Crew prep, drive time, and clean-up
- Named in the route’s next field-log update
One-time, or set it monthly.
Monthly is what we count on. It's the difference between hoping the bus runs and knowing it will. You can also pick a specific borough on the Locations page.
Every dollar tracked. Tax-deductible.
Fresh food sourcing
Wholesale produce, halal meat, rice, and pantry staples bought weekly.
Meal preparation
Kitchen space, packaging, and the team that cooks and plates every week.
Fuel & maintenance
Diesel, insurance, and keeping the bus on the road in five boroughs.
Volunteer equipment
Aprons, gloves, serving gear, and supplies that protect the team.
Or start your own fundraiser.
Ramadan campaigns, birthday fundraisers, mosque drives, school class projects. We provide the page, the receipts, and the bus updates.