Fueling Hope. Powering Recovery
Providing critical fuel relief in the aftermath of hurricanes and natural disasters, helping families, first responders, and communities recover when they need it most.
Fuel Forward Foundation × Juiced Fuel Giveaway
Win Free Gas for a Year While Supporting Disaster Relief
Every donation to Fuel Forward Foundation earns additional giveaway entries while helping provide emergency fuel relief to families and communities impacted by natural disasters.
$1
= 1 Bonus Entry
$25
= 25 Bonus Entries
$50
= 50 Bonus Entries
Giveaway ends June 12, 2026 • Charleston-area residents eligible
Fueling Hope. Powering Recovery
Providing critical fuel relief in the aftermath of hurricanes and natural disasters, helping families, first responders, and communities recover when they need it most.
Our Mission
Fuel Forward Foundation exists to provide emergency fuel relief after hurricanes and natural disasters, ensuring communities have the power to recover when they need it most.
- Caroline McDavid
Founder
Our Story
Fuel Forward Foundation was born out of a moment of crisis and community.
When Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast, entire towns were left without access to fuel. Families were stranded, businesses couldn’t operate, and first responders faced added challenges. In Augusta, Georgia, we saw firsthand how dire the situation was. Our Juiced Fuel trucks set up in a Chick-fil-A parking lot closed that Sunday and in just a few short hours, every drop of fuel we had was gone. People lined up patiently, grateful for any help, and many people online asked a question we weren’t prepared to answer:
“Can I give you money to help bring more fuel to people in need?”
The truth was, we didn’t have a way to responsibly accept donations or deploy them where they were needed most. But that moment stuck with us. The need was undeniable, and so was the generosity of people who wanted to help.
That’s when the idea for Fuel Forward Foundation was born.
Our mission is simple: to provide fuel relief when disaster strikes. By building a nonprofit dedicated to hurricane and emergency response, we can accept donations transparently and ensure every dollar goes toward moving fuel forward getting families, communities, and responders back on their feet when they need it most.
Fuel Forward Foundation exists because of that day in Augusta, because of the people who believed fuel could be more than a commodity, it could be a lifeline.
Meet The Team
Caroline McDavid
President, Fuel Forward Foundation
Caroline McDavid is the visionary behind Fuel Forward Foundation, serving as its President and Founder. With a deep passion for giving back and a heart for community, Caroline created the foundation to bring hope and practical relief to people impacted by natural disasters and emergencies. Inspired by her family’s history of military service, entrepreneurship, and community involvement, she saw the need for a nonprofit that could provide one of the most critical resources in times of crisis: fuel.
Through her leadership, Fuel Forward Foundation mobilizes resources, builds partnerships, and unites volunteers to deliver fuel when and where it’s needed most. Caroline combines her background in nonprofit operations, event planning, and business development with her entrepreneurial drive as co-founder of Juiced Fuel to lead with both strategy and compassion. Her mission is simple but powerful: to keep communities moving forward, even in their hardest moments.
Caroline’s passion for service fuels everything she does, whether it’s supporting local families, empowering volunteers, or ensuring the foundation is ready to respond when disaster strikes.
Kelly White
Vice President, Fuel Forward Foundation
Kelly White serves as Vice President of the Fuel Forward Foundation. For the past eight years, she has been a devoted stay-at-home mom. An experience that has deepened her commitment to resilience, care, and community.
Before dedicating herself to family life, Kelly built a career in sales and marketing, where she developed skills in relationship-building, outreach, and strategic growth. She attended Columbia College Chicago, where she studied Arts and Entertainment Management.
Kelly’s vision for the Fuel Forward Foundation is rooted in compassion and action: bringing hope and practical support to families when they are most vulnerable and those who need it most.
Kelly Parker
With a background in early childhood education and a deep passion for helping others, Kelly Parker brings both professional expertise and personal dedication to her work. As a former military wife of 10 years, she understands the value of resilience, adaptability, and community support.
Her journey as an advocate for autism began with her son’s diagnosis, which inspired her to champion inclusion, awareness, and understanding—both in educational spaces and beyond. Above all, Kelly Parker considers her most important role to be that of a mother, and she brings the heart of a parent into everything she does.
Through her work with children and families, she is committed to creating environments where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Fuel is more than a commodity, it’s a lifeline.
When disaster strikes, access to fuel becomes one of the biggest barriers to recovery. Families can’t evacuate, first responders struggle to move equipment, and businesses remain closed. Fuel Forward Foundation exists to change that by bringing reliable fuel relief directly where it’s needed most.
Families
We help households get back on their feet after hurricanes and natural disasters. By ensuring cars, generators, and essential equipment are fueled, families can focus on safety and recovery instead of scarcity.
Responders
Emergency crews can’t save lives without fuel. We supply first responders with the resources they need to move quickly, power critical equipment, and reach communities that need urgent help.
Communities
Recovery doesn’t end with families. It extends to entire towns. We support small businesses, shelters, and local infrastructure with fuel to keep essential services running during crisis response.
Our Roots
Fuel Forward Foundation was born in Augusta, Georgia, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. What started as one parking lot fueling effort is now growing into a dedicated nonprofit serving disaster-prone regions across the Southeast and beyond.
Support Fuel Forward Foundation
Your donation helps us deliver critical fuel relief to communities in need after natural disasters.
Let’s make a difference when it matters most.
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or learn more about our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is here to connect, support, and act fast when communities need it most.