RDO Caters Taters Fundraiser Supports Local Nonprofit
The annual corporate fundraiser provides capital for vehicle upgrades to help Hope Blooms expand its local delivery operations.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Philanthropy
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RDO held its 27th annual Caters Taters fundraiser in Fargo, selling 3,000 meals to support the local nonprofit Hope Blooms. The event mobilizes corporate resources to fund equipment upgrades for community-focused delivery operations.
Why it matters
The fundraiser directly supports the operational expansion of Hope Blooms, which plans to use the proceeds to upgrade its delivery van for servicing a 70-mile radius. This event highlights how large-scale corporate engagement can provide immediate capital for local logistics-heavy nonprofits.
The 27th annual Caters Taters fundraiser sold 3,000 meals, contributing to a historical total of $1.3 million raised by the event for various charities. This year, the effort relied on the work of over 100 RDO employees.
The players
RDO
A large-scale equipment dealer and agricultural services company that manages extensive regional operations.
Hope Blooms
A nonprofit organization that provides floral delivery services to individuals within a 70-mile radius of the Fargo-Moorhead area.
The details
The fundraiser functions through the sale of baked potato lunches, with 100 RDO employees managing the event operations. Proceeds from these sales are directed to Hope Blooms, an organization that converts donated flowers into bedside bouquets. The nonprofit coordinates logistics to deliver these arrangements across a 70-mile radius, a service that included more than 400 delivery trips throughout 2025.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: RDO held the 27th Caters Taters fundraiser.
2025: Hope Blooms completed more than 400 delivery trips.
Market Landscape
The fundraiser reflects the consistent pattern of corporate-led philanthropic initiatives within regional business ecosystems. This event continues the multi-year trajectory of the Caters Taters project, which has historically generated $1.3 million for various local causes.
Business operators should note the effectiveness of high-volume, low-cost internal events for driving significant charitable contributions. Evaluate how your own operational logistics could be leveraged to support community service providers through equipment or volunteer-based assistance.
The takeaway
Large-scale internal fundraisers can generate substantial community impact by aligning corporate manpower with nonprofit infrastructure needs. Organizations should track the total volume of service engagements, such as Hope Blooms' 400 annual trips, to demonstrate clear mission progress to corporate partners.
Further reading
Learn more about local corporate social responsibility trends in our Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
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