Ford Drive 4 UR Community: Augusta Food Bank

Ford Drive 4UR Community•Saturday, September 12

Drive a Ford.
Feed Augusta.

Take a free test drive at Quirk Ford of Augusta and $30 goes to the Augusta Food Bank — up to $6,000 in one day. No purchase. No pressure. Just a drive.

Reserve My Test Drive How It Works
Augusta Food Bank All proceeds benefit Augusta Food Bank
  • WhenSat, Sept 12
  • Time9am – 4pm
  • Where7 Water St, Hallowell
  • Goal200 test drives
The Math

Ten minutes of your Saturday,
three weeks of somebody's groceries.

This is the rare fundraiser where you don't open your wallet. The test drive is the donation — you just have to show up and drive.

You do this
1
Test drive, about 10 minutes
→
The donation
$30
Per valid test drive, up to $6,000
→
The food bank buys
$90
Wholesale buying power, per drive

Here's the part that makes this worth your Saturday: the Augusta Food Bank buys through wholesale and food-recovery channels, so every $1 donated stretches to about $3 of real food. Hit 200 test drives and $6,000 becomes roughly $18,000 of groceries on Kennebec County shelves.

How It Works

Three steps. Under half an hour.

1

Show up

Swing by 7 Water Street any time between 9am and 4pm on Saturday, September 12. Bring a valid driver's license. Walk-ins welcome — reserving a slot just means less waiting.

2

Pick a Ford and drive it

Six vehicles on hand, from the Maverick to the F-150 Lightning. Take the one you're curious about out on a short local loop with one of our team.

3

Sign the sheet. That's it.

One signature is what triggers the donation. Nobody will ask you to buy anything, finance anything, or sit through a pitch. Then go grab food & refreshments from the tent.

The Lineup

Six Fords to choose from.

Whatever you've been meaning to try out, it's probably parked here.

Full-Size Truck Ford F-150 towing a trailer Ford F-150 The one that's outsold everything else in America for four decades. Find out why. View inventory →
All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck at sunrise F-150 Lightning Silent, instant torque, and it'll run your house during an outage. Worth one drive. Featured at the event — ask us about ordering
Compact Truck Ford Maverick compact pickup Ford Maverick Truck bed, car manners, hybrid mileage. The one people don't expect to love. View inventory → Compact SUV Ford Bronco Sport on a forest road Bronco Sport Built for Maine weather and dirt roads, sized for the grocery run. View inventory → 3-Row SUV Ford Explorer SUV Ford Explorer Three rows, real towing, and room for the whole hockey team. View inventory → Midsize Truck Ford Ranger pickup on a dirt trail Ford Ranger Off-road capable, garage-friendly. The trail truck that still parks downtown. View inventory →

Lineup subject to change based on availability. Every test drive counts toward the donation, whichever vehicle you choose.

Augusta Food Bank logo Who We're Doing This For

The Augusta Food Bank

The Augusta Food Bank has kept food on local tables for decades, serving neighbors right here in Augusta, Hallowell, Manchester and the surrounding towns. They don't run on grants and slogans — they run on volunteers and donations from people who live here.

Their volunteers will be on our lot all day. Come meet them, ask what they actually need, and find out how to help after September 12.

Questions

The things people always ask.

Do I have to buy anything?
No. There is no purchase necessary and no obligation of any kind. You drive, you sign the sheet, the donation happens. If you'd rather not talk to a salesperson at all, tell us and we'll leave you alone.
How long does a test drive take?
Plan on about 20 minutes door to door — a few minutes of paperwork and a short local loop. Reserving a time slot ahead cuts down the wait considerably if you come during the midday rush.
Who's eligible?
Licensed drivers 18 and older with a valid driver's license. Limit one qualifying test drive per household. Ford's donation is capped at $6,000 for the event.
Can I bring my kids?
Absolutely. There's food, there's room to run around, and the tent is covered. Bring the family.
What if I already own a Ford?
Still counts. Current Ford owners, other brands, first-time drivers — every valid test drive triggers the same donation.
Can I just donate instead?
You can, and the Augusta Food Bank will be glad to take it — their volunteers will be on-site all day. But the test drive costs you nothing and sends more money their way, so do that first, then donate if you'd like to.

200 drives. One Saturday.
We need you for ten minutes.

Saturday, September 12 · 9am to 4pm · Quirk Ford of Augusta. Walk-ins welcome, but reserving a slot helps us keep the line short.

Reserve My Test Drive Call 207-430-1601
7 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347 Get Directions 207-430-1601

Ford Drive 4UR Community® test drive event held Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00am–4:00pm at Quirk Ford of Augusta, 7 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347. No purchase necessary. Drivers must be 18 years or older and present a valid driver's license and proof of insurance where required. Limit one qualifying test drive per household. Donation of $30 per valid test drive is made by Ford Motor Company to the Augusta Food Bank, up to a maximum event total of $6,000. Vehicle lineup subject to availability and may change without notice. Food buying-power figures are estimates provided by the Augusta Food Bank and will vary. See dealer for complete program details and official rules.