C.H.O.W. Wagon Logo
    C.H.O.W. WAGON
    Eradicating Hunger in our Community!
    Happy children with C.H.O.W. Wagon van

    ERADICATING
    HUNGER.
    NOURISHING
    FUTURES.

    Bringing food, hope, and resources directly to children and families through school and community partnerships.

    21
    SCHOOL PANTRIES TODAY
    2
    AFFILIATE COMMUNITIES
    40
    OUR GOAL BY 2030
    650,000+
    MEALS DISTRIBUTED

    HOW C.H.O.W. WAGON WORKS

    WE COLLECT

    We collect food and resources from our community partners.

    WE PARTNER

    We partner with schools and organizations to identify needs.

    WE DISTRIBUTE

    We distribute food directly to schools and local communities.

    WE NOURISH

    We nourish children and families, strengthening our community.

    C.H.O.W. Wagon collecting fresh produce and resources at community distribution tablesPartnering with community organizations and water distribution servicesDistributing food directly to schools and local communitiesNourishing children and families, strengthening the community
    Dr. Vanessa Gattis, founder of C.H.O.W. Wagon

    FROM THE FOUNDER

    DR. VANESSA GATTIS

    "Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive—starting with access to nutritious food. C.H.O.W. Wagon was created to meet that need and bring hope to our community, one meal at a time."

    — Dr. Vanessa Gattis

    WAYS TO GET INVOLVED