250 Ford Dealers Transform into Community Hubs for America’s 250th Birthday
Ford is activating 250 dealerships across the U.S. to host blood drives, food collections, and disaster preparedness events in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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2 million pounds
15,000
What Happened
Starting in June 2026, 250 Ford dealers are partnering with nonprofits like American Red Cross, Feeding America, and Team Rubicon to transform their locations into community hubs. Events include food drives, blood drives, and disaster preparedness workshops across the country.
Gary Crossley Ford in Kansas City, KS hosts a Feeding America food drive.
Ford employees and Team Rubicon gather at the Ford Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach, CA for disaster preparedness.
Skalnek Ford in Lake Orion, MI hosts an American Red Cross blood drive.
Taylor Ford in Taylor, MI hosts a food collection challenge.
Phil Long Ford in Colorado Springs, CO hosts a wildfire preparedness workshop.
2 million pounds
From the world’s largest auto dealer food drive involving 1,600 dealers across 30 countries.
“I have always believed that Ford Dealerships are the cornerstones of their communities. They are more than just businesses; they’re owned by families who live, shop, and attend schools alongside their customers.”
Why this matters
This initiative shows how automakers can leverage their dealer networks for community impact, strengthening local ties and supporting nonprofits on a national scale.
Terms in This Story
- Ford Building Together
- A companywide initiative by Ford to strengthen communities through employee and dealer volunteerism and partnerships.
- Team Rubicon
- A nonprofit that mobilizes military veterans to respond to natural disasters.
- World Central Kitchen
- A nonprofit that provides meals in the aftermath of disasters.
- Ford Volunteer Corps
- Ford's global volunteer program for employees and retirees.
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