Reefer Van Funding Request
Expanding Fresh Food Access in Harlem & The Bronx
Mission
Every week, we deliver farm-fresh, affordable produce to neighborhoods across Harlem and The Bronx: communities where access to healthy food is often hard to find.
We connect New York farmers to urban families, making sure nutritious food is not a privilege but a right.
We believe every New Yorker deserves access to fresh, local food, no matter their zip code.
Transportation is Holding Us Back
The Challenge
- UBHP currently relies on rideshares and farmer drop-offs.
- Food often arrives late, in small quantities, or not at all.
- Families miss out. Farmers lose income.
100 lbs
of food is wasted weekly due to unstable transportation
The Solution
With consistent, climate-controlled delivery, UBHP can move more food, reach more families, and ensure every box of produce arrives on time, intact, and ready to nourish our community.
Reliable deliveries
This solves: missed or late deliveries.
Fresher food, less waste
This solves: quality loss and small delivery capacity.
Stronger community
This solves: limited access for residents.
Our Impact
Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project will purchase a reefer cargo van to store local farmers' produce and provide mobility, secure, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient storage solutions.
We serve over 500 people weekly from June to November, providing fresh produce and supporting healthier communities. Our efforts address critical environmental justice issues, including:
- Food Deserts & Food Swamps: Many Bronx neighborhoods lack access to fresh, affordable food, increasing diet-related health risks.
- Food is Medicine: Access to fresh produce helps prevent chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.
- Reducing Food Waste: We promote composting and sustainable food storage to limit waste.
Additionally, it provides services such as sorting, packaging, and distribution to enhance the "last mile" delivery process.
The Funding Ask
We are targeting $50,000 as our total funding goal.
Funds will be allocated to:
$75,000
Vehicle purchase & registration
$5,000
Insurance, parking & maintenance
$60,000
Operations & Staffing
Future Goals
Launch by March 2026
Purchase, insure, and fully operate the refrigerated van before the 2026 farm season to expand consistent deliveries across Harlem and The Bronx.
Expand Weekly Reach
Add new school and distribution sites to bring fresh, local produce directly into more underserved neighborhoods.
Increase Food Capacity
Use the van to store, transport, and distribute larger volumes of produce, allowing UBHP to source more from local farms and serve more families each week.
Join us in driving change:
together, we can deliver more.
Fund the Vision
Help us secure the remaining funding needed to purchase and operate our refrigerated cargo van by March 2026
Partner with UBHP
Collaborate on outreach, food distribution, or educational programming to strengthen local food access.
Spread the Word
Share our mission with networks, schools, and organizations that can help us reach more families.
Investing with Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project to convert a cargo van into a refrigerated van will help reduce food waste, support local farmers, and provide access to healthy food. Together, we can build a more sustainable and equitable food system. Thank you for your time and consideration of this opportunity to make a lasting impact.
One-Time Gift: Make an immediate impact with a one-time contribution.
Monthly Giving: Provide ongoing support to sustain our food security efforts.
Corporate Sponsorship: Partner with us to expand the reach and capacity of this initiative.
In-Kind Donations: Support us with equipment, fresh produce, or logistical assistance.
