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With Thanksgiving and winter right around the corner, charities and food pantries are in need of more food than usual. Through November 30, 2023, you can help fight hunger and earn United miles on charitable donations. Your first $1,500 in donations are eligible for up to 10x MileagePlus miles with an eligible credit card.
How to Earn United Miles on Charitable Donations
From October 16 to November 30, 2023, United MileagePlus members with a co-branded credit card can donate to eligible food banks and earn as much as 12,500 bonus United miles as a token of appreciation. This promotion also happens to start on World Food Day.
The first $500 in donations earn 5x miles per $1 for a total of 2,500 miles. Next, the remaining $1,000 that you donate earns 10x miles per $1 for a cumulative reward of 12,500 miles when you donate the maximum amount.
Eligible non-profit organizations include:
- Capital Area Food Bank (Washington, D.C. metro area)
- Community Food Bank of New Jersey
- Feeding America
- Hawaii Food Bank
- Houston Food Bank
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
It’s possible to help organizations nearby if you live in the service area of the above regional food banks. Your donations can also help feed those living in your favorite destination.
Participating Credit Cards
You will need one of the following United Airlines credit cards to qualify for this giving bonus:
- United Gateway℠ Visa Card
- The United℠ Explorer Visa Card
- United Quest℠ Visa Card
- The United Club℠ Infinite Visa Card
- United℠ Business Visa Card
- And the United Club℠ Business Visa Card
Chase Bank issues the cards above (here’s how to make a Chase Bank appointment).
Cardholders have periodic opportunities to donate to eligible organizations and earn bonus miles. If you don’t have one of the above cards but still want help, you can donate United Miles to worthy causes through the MileagePlus Miles on a Mission platform.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, many people struggle with hunger throughout the world as well as in the United States. This initiative is one way to help struggling families across the country, including several high-cost-of-living areas where households may have even less money to spend on food. Your contribution can help provide daily bread to many.
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