U-Haul Van Donations Help Distribute Food in North Miami Beach

May 12, 2020

Charities across South Florida have conducted emergency drive-through food distributions this spring during the COVID-19 outbreak. These efforts have helped people meet their basic human needs. For those unable to leave their homes, U-Haul and the City of North Miami Beach partnered with a local charity to deliver food and other essentials to the doorsteps of residents.

Joshua’s Heart Foundation, which fights hunger and poverty, put together a plan called “Knock, Drop and Roll.”

Volunteers knock on the door, leave the essentials, and depart for the next drop-off location. The no-contact delivery ensures volunteers and residents stay protected and follow social distancing guidelines.

U-Haul donated the use of 15 vans to the cause.

“Many residents are at home because they don’t have vehicles, or they are at-risk and sheltering in place,” noted Frank Grau, U-Haul Company of Fort Lauderdale president. “Our U-Haul vans pull up, stocked to the brim with food, and put a smile on people’s faces.”

On April 24, some 480 families in North Miami Beach received food service. The drop-offs included chicken, vegetables, lemonade and pasta, as well as various non-perishable food items. There were also non-food items, including hand sanitizer, hygiene products, razors and diapers.

“U-Haul strives to support the communities in which we do business. Finally, we are grateful to have been approached by Mayor (Anthony) DeFillipo to participate in such a humbling experience,” Grau added.

More articles like this one…

What’s New

The U-Haul Toy Hauler: Will My Large SUV or Truck Fit?

The U-Haul Toy Hauler: Will My Large SUV or Truck Fit?

With certain limitations and exceptions, here is just a sampling of the vehicles that can be towed by the U-Haul Toy Hauler trailer that would not fit on the U-Haul Auto Transport: BMW X7Cadillac EscaladeChevy AvalancheChevy Silverado 1500-3500Chevy SuburbanChevy...

Humble Design San Diego Helping 500th Family Escape Homelessness

Humble Design San Diego Helping 500th Family Escape Homelessness

Turning empty residences into furnished homes in San Diego County since 2018, Humble Design has a 98% effectiveness rate for their clients breaking the cycle of homelessness Humble Design, a U-Haul charity partner since 2016, is about to celebrate a milestone that is...

An Intern’s Account: Participating in the 21st Annual Pat’s Run

An Intern’s Account: Participating in the 21st Annual Pat’s Run

U-Haul® Public Relations intern Kailash Garcia-Delaney experienced his first Pat’s Run on April 12 in Tempe, Ariz., one of many Team Members to do so as part of the Company’s ongoing sponsorship of the Pat Tillman Foundation and the Tillman Scholars program. Here is...

U-Haul Offers Flood Relief across Greater Cincinnati and Louisville

U-Haul Offers Flood Relief across Greater Cincinnati and Louisville

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at 21 facilities in southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southern Indiana to residents impacted by severe flooding in the region. The Ohio River crested above 60 feet due to recent storms,...

U-Haul Volunteers Pack 2,700 Emergency Food Boxes at St. Mary’s

U-Haul Volunteers Pack 2,700 Emergency Food Boxes at St. Mary’s

U-Haul Team Members came together and packed over 2,700 emergency food boxes on March 1 at the St. Mary’s Food Bank warehouse in Phoenix. The food boxes help provide nutritious options for families, children and seniors facing food insecurity across the Valley and...

U-Haul of Rock Springs Store Receives Beautification Award

U-Haul of Rock Springs Store Receives Beautification Award

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rock Springs (Wyo.) received the Pride of Place Award on Feb. 27 for its commitment to the beautification of the city and its contributions to the overall appearance of Rock Springs. Paige Moore and Paul Johnson accepted the award at the...

Storm Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage at 366 Centers

Storm Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage at 366 Centers

U-Haul® has made 366 Company stores available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage after a powerful weather system produced deadly tornadoes, fires, flooding and wind damage across a line of states Friday through...