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Donate A Car In New Jersey To Support Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation

Do you have an unwanted vehicle in New Jersey? Wheels For Wishes is a trusted nonprofit vehicle donation program benefiting Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation right here in the Garden State. We make it completely free and easy to donate — and our friendly team handles everything for you.

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Your New Jersey vehicle donation provides flexible funding for children's wish and hospital charities.

Ready to donate? Call 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our online donation form to get started today.

Here's what you get when you donate:

  • Most vehicles accepted — running or not, on a case-by-case basis
  • Free towing — we come to you, anywhere in New Jersey
  • Great tax deduction — we are a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Convenient donation process — our team is here to guide you through every step and answer any questions you have
  • Real impact — proceeds benefit Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation in New Jersey, like Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation and more!

What Do I Get When I Donate A Vehicle In NJ?

Our vehicle donation program is designed to give you the easiest possible experience while making the biggest possible impact for children in need. Here is what you can look forward to when you donate:

  1. Wheels For Wishes offers completely free towing from anywhere in New Jersey. We come to you — no hassle, no cost.
  2. Donating your vehicle helps reduce pollution in New Jersey by keeping unwanted cars out of driveways and off the road.
  3. As a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Wheels For Wishes provides you with a 100 percent tax-deductible receipt after your donation is complete.
  4. Most importantly, your donation generates real funding for Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation and other children's wish and hospital charities in New Jersey!

Donate your vehicle today and enjoy a genuinely rewarding donation experience that makes a real difference for children right here in New Jersey!

Free Towing Anywhere In New Jersey

No matter where you are in the Garden State, we will come to you and pick up your vehicle for free. Whether you are in:

  • Newark
  • Elizabeth
  • Jersey City
  • Paterson
  • Atlantic City
  • Montclair (including North Hanover Township, South Harrison Township, East Greenwich Township, and surrounding areas)
  • Or anywhere else in New Jersey — from the shore towns to the suburbs to the farmlands of South Jersey

We will arrange free pickup and get your donation processed as smoothly as possible.

The Impact Of A New Jersey Car Donation

Since 2010, Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes has donated over $196 million to children's charities throughout the country, and New Jersey donors have been a wonderful part of that story. Every vehicle donation plays a meaningful role in supporting local kids charities like Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation and more!

Your donation generates real, flexible funding for children's charities serving kids in New Jersey — and we are deeply grateful for every contribution that makes that possible.

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We Accept All Kinds Of Vehicle Donations

It does not matter what type of vehicle you have — if it is taking up space and you are ready to move on from it, we would love to put it to work for children in need. In addition to cars, we also gladly accept:

  • Trucks
  • Boats
  • RVs
  • Motorcycles
  • Mopeds
  • Trailers
  • Watercraft
  • Jet Skis

How To Donate A Car In New Jersey

Our friendly team is here to walk you through every step of the process, and we are always happy to answer any questions you might have.

Step One: Get In Touch

Give us a call at 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our easy online donation form. One of our knowledgeable representatives will get your pickup scheduled at a time that is perfectly convenient for you.

Step Two: Free Pickup

We will arrange your complimentary towing pickup within 24 hours of the next business day — wherever you are in New Jersey, we will come to you.

Step Three: Receive Your Tax-Deductible Receipt

Once your vehicle donation is processed, we will mail your tax-deductible receipt directly to you. Hold onto it and use it when you file your taxes for a well-deserved deduction.

Even if your car, truck, or boat has seen better days, we encourage you to reach out. In most cases, your vehicle does not even need to run for us to accept it. Each and every donation makes a real difference for children in New Jersey — and we are grateful for every single one.


New Jersey donors have helped Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes raise over $196 million for charities across the country since 2010, and we are so thankful for the generosity that Garden State communities continue to show year after year.

Our Mission

Wheels For Wishes believes that every child, no matter his or her health, deserves a chance to have a happy and fulfilling childhood. By donating your vehicle, we are able to raise funds to support children's wish and hospital charities throughout the country. Your donation gives a child an opportunity to focus on something other than their medical routines, and be a kid again. As of June 2026, Car Donation Foundation programs, including Wheels for Wishes have raised:

$196,703,731

Thanks to donors like you who have helped Car Donation Foundation to support so many children's wish and hospital charities .

What Types Of Vehicles Can Be Donated?

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Donate your vehicle and get easy free towing.
Get a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
Your car donation helps children's wish and hospital charities!
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Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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