Ford PH donates Transit van to help curb food wastage

Ford Philippines has entered into a partnership with Scholars for Sustenance (SOS) in a bid to support its food rescue operations.

Ford Philippines donated a Transit van to the Scholars of Sustenance

As part of the newly signed partnership, SOS received a Ford Transit van and a grant of $30,000 (Php 1.7 million) from Ford Philippines. The donations will be used to further bolster SOS’ campaign to reduce food waste with the ultimate goal of achieving zero food waste and zero hunger by 2030.

“We are fully committed to supporting SOS Philippines and its advocacy of serving undernourished communities and curbing food wastage in the country. We trust that the Ford Transit will boost their mobility needs from various establishments to the communities who will benefit from this worldwide endeavor,” said Ford Philippines Government and Corporate Affairs Director Josie Gonzales.

The Ford Transit will be used as SOS’ mobility partner, providing transportation for the company’s food rescue program in the country. It can recover and transport non-perishable food items and subsequently transform collected items into more nourishing meals.

Ford Transit

Under the hood should be a 2.2-liter Duratorq (turbodiesel) engine capable of generating 133 horsepower and 385 Nm of torque. Drivers will have to work their way around with a six-speed manual transmission – which sends power exclusively to the rear wheels.

The Transit used to be the American automaker’s entry into the local light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. It was discontinued last year along with the EcoSport and Expedition. Regardless, SOS this Transit has found a new home for a good cause.

“There is an abundance of food available, and our mission at SOS is to ensure it reaches those in need. Reducing food waste and alleviating hunger requires a multifaceted restructuring of the entire food system, from production and distribution to consumption,” said SOS Managing Director for the Philippines and Thailand James Leyson.

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