White Pony Express Announces Move To Concord

CONCORD, CA — White Pony Express, a Contra Costa County-based nonprofit organization that aims to eliminate hunger by recovering fresh, healthy food and delivering it to those in need, has just announced its plans to move to a larger facility.

Since 2015, the organization has been headquartered on Vincent Road in Pleasant Hill but will soon relocate to 2470 Bates Road in Concord. White Pony Express plans to make the move in the first quarter of the year to meet a growing need for its services, according to spokesperson Steve Spraitzar.

Through its Food Rescue Program which operates seven days a week, White Pony Express recovers the equivalent of 8,500 meals each day from over 70 local food outlets. Within 24 hours, volunteers redistribute the nutritious food to nonprofit partners who in turn feed the most vulnerable people in Contra Costa County.

"In the 10 years since its founding, it has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives," Spraitzer told Patch. "However, the need remains great. White Pony Express provides consistent access to good food to 92 nonprofits but has over 40 more on a waitlist for weekly deliveries."

The new location will allow the organization to more efficiently and safely operate and will enable future growth.

Through its work, White Pony Express not only has a positive impact on food insecurity but also health outcomes and the reduction of harmful greenhouse gasses, Spraitzer said. The nonprofit has been awarded top honors by Candid andCharity Navigator, organizations that evaluate nonprofits based on financial health, accountability, culture and transparency, he said.