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WHITE PONY EXPRESS IN THE NEWS
Hot off the press! Here’s what they’re saying about White Pony Express!
Contra Costa Herald
Women Forward International brings together Mexican, Calif. food recovery partners for distribution event in Antioch Thursday
July 2022
White Pony Express, together with Women Forward International (WFI) and the Mexican Association of Vegan Entrepreneurs (EVM), are joining together to tackle food insecurity on a global scale. The food distribution will be held in conjunction with RR Ministries, on Thursday, July 7, in the Church’s parking lot at 512 W. 2nd Street.
East County Today
Women Forward International Brings Together Food Recovery Partners for Food Distribution
July 2022
The Association of Vegan Entrepreneurs of Mexico (EVM) and White Pony Express (WPE), two partners of Women Forward International, will join RR Ministries on July 7, 2022, for a site visit and food delivery.
KTVU-FOX2
Ukraine Aid
April 30th, 2022
White Pony Express has been running donation drives for the past several weeks in an effort to aid Ukrainian Refugees. Over 40 palettes of clothing, food items, medical supplies, and hygiene tools were sent to the Polish border with Ukraine, with 20 more palettes estimated to be delivered soon.
KRON4
Local groups, nonprofits team up in the East Bay to help Ukraine
March 2022
White Pony Express, together with Tesla Owners East Bay, held a meetup Sunday morning in Alameda to round up donations of goods, medications, food, clothing, and more. Devastating scenes out of Ukraine are imploring Bay Area locals to help however they can. Now, WPE is expanding its cause overseas, thousands of miles away to send emergency support to Ukraine.
ALAMO TODAY &
DANVILLE TODAY NEWS
Help End Hunger and Combat Climate Change with White Pony Express!
March 2022
There is a great new food recovery arm of the local White Pony Express (WPE) group, and they are looking for volunteers. WPE is on a mission to end hunger in Contra Costa County and now it’s easier than ever to volunteer with the brand new WPE app. The app also is a resource for food donors to signal when they have excess food to give.
Lamorinda in great shape to meet new recycling law
LAMORINDA WEEKLY
February 2022
This work is already underway with White Pony Express, The Muffin People and the Recycle Smart Food Recovery Program. Through White Pony Express and The Muffin People, edible food is being collected in Lamorinda and elsewhere and distributed to different nonprofits in Oakland via a safe and consistent delivery system, according to Silver.
The Antioch couple’s Team Jesus group grows with the needs it meets
WORLD REPUBLIC NEWS
January 2022
Born in the Philippines and raised there until he left home at 17 for a better life, Paniagua, who now lives in Antioch, is a firm believer that “in difficult times, God shows up”. Last year, its 20 volunteer teams served 32,000 families, 27,524 seniors and 6,596 homeless people. They distribute food, clothing and other essentials donated by White Pony Express and other partners.
Global Supply Chain Woes Affecting Local Food Nonprofits
THE PIONEER
December 2021
As soon as White Pony Express became aware of the potentially devastating impact of the supply chain issues, the group redoubled efforts to connect with food distributors, grocers, farmers, farmers markets, restaurants and catering companies. The team also contacted the agencies they serve, including pantries, shelters, group homes, churches and schools.
For Danville Resident, Age Is No Barrier to Finding Joy in Service
DANVILLE TODAY NEWS
ALAMO TODAY &
November 2021
As it had recently been growing colder at night, Yuli was struck with the idea of knitting hats for the unsheltered to help them stay warm. She began to look for organizations that served people without shelter. Someone told her about White Pony Express, and that was the beginning of a true adventure of love.
THE RICHMOND
San Pablo Youth Commission helps students with back to school threads
STANDARD
October 19, 2021
Students from San Pablo’s Bayview Elementary were treated to a clothing item of their choice as part of the annual Back to School Closet event Sat., Oct. 9th hosted by the San Pablo Youth Commission and the White Pony Express, per the City of San Pablo on Facebook.
THE PRESS
Village Community Resource Center wants to solve community’s needs
September 9, 2021
“When we reached out to Impact Diablo Valley, letting them know where the need in the community was at, they connected us to White Pony Express,” said Rizo. “They have been amazing for a large portion of the last year. They were even providing USDA food boxes.”
SF CHRONICLE
'It's like Uber for food rescue': White Pony Express harvests surplus food, clothing for needy
July 31st, 2021
“It’s like Uber for food rescue,” Birge said. A volunteer “gets a ping, and can claim (the delivery) and get all the details for pickup and dropoff.” The volunteer food runners will have coolers to keep in their vehicle and get trained on food safety.
SF GATE
Opinion: A little-known path for California to feed the hungry and help the environment.
July 17th, 2021
Eve Birge, the head of a Bay Area food rescue group, argues for more state funding. Since the COVID-19 crisis began over a year ago, food insecurity in California has doubled. One in four of us does not have enough to eat. At the same time, California throws away 2.2 billion pounds of still-edible food each year. Rotting food in landfills is a top source of methane, a climate super pollutant with 84 times the heat-trapping ability of carbon dioxide.
ABC NEWS
Drive-Thru Giveaway
June 26th, 2021
White Pony Express hosted a drive-thru giveaway event celebrating 100+ fathers at Bay Point Community All N One. Gifts of high-quality leisure-wear clothing, chocolates, and grooming products were given to each dad by White Pony's General Store team.
NEWSMAX
America Right Now: Patriot of the Week
June 25th, 2021
Food Rescue for Californians in Need. Tom Basile interviews White Pony Express Executive Director Eve Birge. White Pony Express sorts healthy and nutritious food that would have otherwise gone to waste, delivering it to over 70 partner agencies.
EAST BAY TIMES
Governor Newsom Staffers, Food Rescue Group Celebrate Milestone
May 19th, 2021
On May 1, officials representing California Gov. Gavin Newsom came to Concord, where food rescue and recovery nonprofit group White Pony Express (WPE) celebrated having saved and delivered 15 million pounds of free food since 2013.
CA Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday with WPE Board Member Gwen Hamilton and Volunteer Mary Brooks
KPIX CBS5
White Pony Express Drive Thru Food Giveaway
May 1st, 2021
The Bay Area is on the road to recovery, but that hasn't changed dire circumstances for some families who are still struggling to put food on the table.
EAST BAY TIMES
White Pony Express Drive Thru Food Giveaway
January 22nd, 2021
Group saving millions of pounds of healthy food that would otherwise be thrown out could use some help.
KTVU - FOX2
Food Collection Program
December 22nd, 2020
White Pony Express Volunteers and staff source and distribute 15,000 lbs of rescued food to neighbors in need daily. Interview with Eve Birge, Executive Director.
SF GATE
White Pony Express Adjusts To Food Distribution During Covid
December 26th, 2020
"If we weren't doing this, they'd be throwing (the food) in the garbage. The need for the food is still there; the need has grown. It's nice to be able to get back to parts of the county that need us the most." - WPE Volunteer, Reid Edwards
KNTV-NBC3
Food Distribution Program
December 29th, 2020
Due to the pandemic, a record number of families and individuals need the help of White Pony Express.
KGO-ABC7
Local Nonprofit Focused On Getting Excess Food To People Who Need It Most
December 29th, 2020
White Pony Express helps neighbors struggling to put food on the table. Interview with Executive Director, Eve Birge.
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