Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive – by the numbers

30 October 2024

On 19 October, people were able to book a free Uber Package pickup to collect their pre-loved, quality clothes right from their doorsteps.

These donations go to our Red Cross Shops and support our work improving the lives of vulnerable people in New Zealand and overseas. People across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch gave generously – thank you all so much!

Ever wondered what happens once your donation leaves your doorstep? We’ve broken down what it takes to pull off the Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive by the numbers.

People

How many people does it take to pick up, deliver, and receive all the donations?

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Uber driver partners picked up donations
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trips delivered donations to drop off sites
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volunteers received, stored, and sorted donations

Logistics

What does it take to get the donations to where they need to go?

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drop off sites across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
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trucks took donations from drop off sites to storage
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storage facilities chock-a-block with donations ready to be shipped to shops

The result

What did we achieve in 2024?

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the average weight of each donation
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of clothing and accessories donated in total
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Red Cross Shops will be stocked with clothes and accessories from the Clothing Drive

It takes a team

A massive thanks to all our incredible volunteers who made the day possible – we couldn’t do it without you.

We also appreciate the contributions from our supporters, including:

  • Christchurch Airport
  • Uber Australia and New Zealand, and
  • Acumen.

More information

  • Find your local Red Cross Shop and support our mission by shopping with us.
    Red Cross Shop locations
  • Volunteer at a Red Cross Shop and support our work helping communities both here and overseas.
    Red Cross Shop volunteering
  • Business partnerships are critical to our work helping people in New Zealand and overseas. Explore different ways your business can support our work and make an impact.
    Partner with us