Stop Hunger Now FAQs
How do I order a plate?
Pre-order your plate here!
What do I need when I purchase my plate?
Please have your vehicle registration and license ID number available when you’re ready to purchase your
plate.
Who can get this charity plate?
The Stop Hunger Now charity license plate is available to all registered Massachusetts
drivers.
Once I pay for my plate, what happens next?
First of all, thank you! Once you purchase your plate, you’re part of the Stop Hunger Now
community. If you have elected to receive communications from BMC and GBFB, you will receive more
information on initiatives supported by the plate, as well as updates on our road to reaching 750
pre-orders and kicking off plate production.
When will I receive my charity plate?
We are currently taking pre-orders for the plate. Once we reach the Massachusetts RMV’s required minimum
of 750 pre-orders, the plates will go into production. Once they are in production, it will take six to
eight months to manufacture. Your plate will then be available at your selected RMV branch, and the RMV
will notify you via mail when your plate is ready to be picked up.
What do I need when I pick up my Stop Hunger Now license plate?
When the RMV notifies you that your license plate is ready to be picked up at your local branch of
choice, please bring your vehicle registration and current license plates (if applicable) with
you.
What fees are associated with getting my Stop Hunger Now plate?
A $20 one-time plate changeover fee, plus any applicable registration fees are due at the time of
pick-up. These fees depend largely on where you are in your current registration cycle. (If you are
putting your Stop Hunger Now plate on a new vehicle, you may also need to pay any applicable
sales tax, title and registration fees at that time. Please contact your local RMV with any questions
regarding required fees.)
Is my registration fee included in the price of my Stop Hunger Now plate?
No. Your regular Massachusetts registration is separate and renews every two years. A Stop Hunger
Now plate is an additional $40 donation upon renewal of your registration, which directly
benefits BMC and GBFB.
Is my plate tax deductible?
Yes. When you pre-order your Stop Hunger Now charity license plate, $12 goes toward production
of the plate. The remainder of your purchase is tax deductible, as it directly supports BMC and GBFB.
Then, each time you renew your registration, you will pay a $40 fee which is tax deductible and benefits
both charities.
Can I choose my plate number?
Yes! As an early supporter of the Stop Hunger Now charity license plate, you can choose your
number for an additional donation. For available numbers and pricing, please click here. Numbers are
available on a first come, first served basis.
I really like my current license plate number. Can I move it to the charity plate?
No. When you sign up for a Stop Hunger Now charity license plate, your plate number will
coincide with our numbering system. All Stop Hunger Now plates begin with the letters “SH” and
the number will either be randomly assigned or you can choose your number for an additional donation.
Numbers are available on a first come, first served basis, so if you feel strongly about a particular
number, be sure to sign up early!
Can I use a previous donation or pledge to GBFB or BMC toward my license plate purchase?
We are incredibly grateful for your past support of our organizations. Since this is a partnership
program, any license plate purchases are separate from both organizations’ respective giving programs.
Therefore, we cannot direct any previous giving toward this effort. Funds from Stop Hunger Now
are split 50/50 between GBFB and BMC.
Can I direct my donation to a specific program?
No. We are unable to direct your donation to a specific program at either organization. Your donation
will benefit a range of both BMC and GBFB’s food and nutrition programs. The donations are split 50/50
between both organizations.
I need access to food, where can I find it?
Here are a number of food resources recommended by GBFB across Massachusetts. You can contact these
sources directly. For additional questions, please contact us at stophunger@bmc.org.
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