Pull Up to the Pump
Community Activation Centered on Dignity, Access, and Long-Term Connection
Love Deposit's annual community activation providing free gas support while creat
What Is Pull Up to the Pump?
Pull Up to the Pump is Love Deposit's annual community activation centered around providing fNow entering its 8th year, this activation was created to meet immediate needs in a tangiHosted at the longstanding Black-owned Ingram's Gas Station in Southern Dalla
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Since 2018
1,650+ families served** across eight annual events
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1,650+ Families served
across eight annual events
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$41,000
in direct gas assistance provided
Why This Activation Matters
As fuel prices continue rising across Texas and the nation, transportation costs are placing
For many households, access to reliable transportation directly impacts:
Employment stability
Education access
Childcare arrangements
Healthcare appointments
Everyday necessities
Transportation remains one of the largest household expenses for many Americans, and lower-in
Pull Up to the Pump was created to meet that reality with tangible support** while also creat Love Deposit, we believe meeting people in real time through intentional acts
HOW PULL UP ADDRESSES LOVE DESERTS
Pull Up to the Pump addresses multiple overlapping Love Desert conditions simultaneously:
Hot Desert (Material Scarcity) When transportation costs consume disproportionate household income, families are forced to
Coastal Desert (Disconnection from Resources) Many families live near resources — job training, healthcare, community programs — but can't
Semi-Arid Desert (Inconsistent Opportunity) When transportation is unreliable, so is opportunity. Pull Up to the Pump creates consistent This isn't charity. It's ecosystem restoration.
Community Impact & Engagement
Pull Up to the Pump creates a rare opportunity for organizations, community leaders, and resoUnlike traditional outreach efforts, this activation naturally brings together: -
Families and working adults
Youth and seniors
Fathers and mothers
Community organizations and local leaders
Workforce providers and resource agencies
All in one shared space — creating meaningful opportunities for relationship-building, workfo
What Families Receive:
Gas Support : Free gas assistance ($25-50 per vehicle) to help families maintain transportation access for
Food & Resources : Hot meals served car-side, plus groceries and essential resources to support household needs.
Workforce Connection : Direct access to employment resources, job training information, and workforce development op
Community Resource Navigation : Connection to ongoing Love Deposit programming (BOA, FOE), plus access to community agencies,
Dignity & Presence : A gathering rooted in respect, visibility, and care — not charity. Families are met where the
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8 Years Strong
Since 2018, every June
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1,650+ Families Served
Across all annual events
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$41,000 Invested
Direct gas assistance provided
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100+ Community Partners
Organizations, volunteers, and resource providers engaged annually
How You Can Support Pull Up to the Pump
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REQUEST ASSISTANCE
If you’re a Dallas-Fort Worth family in need of gas assistance, we’re here to help.
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BECOME A FUEL SPONSOR
Fuel sponsorship makes Pull Up to the Pump possible. Your support provides direct
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Sponsorship Levels
- $500 — 10 families served
- $1,000 — 20 families served
- $2,500 — 50 families served
- $5,000+ — 100+ families served + recognition
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Sponsorship Benefits:
- Name on website and event materials
- Logo placement at activation
- Direct connection with community impact
- Tax-deductible donation (501c3, EIN: 87-1291545)
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER
We need volunteers to:
- Pump gas and engage with families
- Serve meals and distribute resources
- Direct traffic and support logistics
- Connect families to resources
- Build relationships and restore community
No experience required — just a heart of service.
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COMMUNITY PRESENCE & PARTNERSHIPS
Organizations, workforce agencies, and community resource providers are invited to participate
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Partnership Opportunities:
- Workforce & employment resource tables
- Community agency presence
- In-kind donations (groceries, resources, supplies)
- Employee volunteer days
- Long-term collaboration
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Pull Up to the Pump happens every June at Ingram's Gas Station (2100 W Simpson Stuart Rd,
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Any Dallas-Fort Worth family in need. No income verification required. No judgment. We trust you to know your need.
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Families typically receive $25-50 in gas assistance, depending on tank size and need. We aim to fill tanks as much as possible.
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No. Pull Up to the Pump serves anyone in need. However, we do connect families to our year-round programs for ongoing support.
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In addition to gas assistance, families receive hot meals, groceries, and access to work fo---
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Yes. We welcome workforce agencies, community organizations, and resource providers to eng---
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Yes. All sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 87-1291545
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Community Partners
Pull Up to the Pump brings together community organizations, workforce agencies, local gover
Past Community Partners Include:
Dallas Parks & Recreation
Councilwoman Blair
Tommy Allen Recreation Center
KIPP Academy
Dallas College
Texas Workforce Solutions
Interested in partnering? Contact us at info@lovedepositinc.org
Meet People Where They Are
Pull Up to the Pump was created to meet immediate needs in a tangible way while also helping At Love Deposit, we believe meeting people in real time through intentional acts of ser