Free and fair
Applications are screened for eligibility and reviewed using transportation need, expected impact, financial need, and the ability to keep the vehicle insured and operating.
Two roads. One hope.
Drive Hope
Vehicle Giveaway
Flat Rock Baptist Church and Deal Depot Auto Sales are joining together to place a dependable used Ford Expedition with a household whose life can be changed by reliable transportation.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Liberty, South Carolina
South Carolina residents age 18+
Free to apply. No purchase, donation, church attendance, profession of faith, or Deal Depot sales consent is required.
Vehicle2013 Ford Expedition XLT
Giveaway EventNovember 14, 2026
Location115 Slab Bridge Road, Liberty
Application DeadlineWednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Veterans Day)
A partnership built around people
When a reliable ride can open the next door
Transportation affects work, school, medical care, childcare, family stability, and the ability to move forward. Drive Hope is a needs-based community giveaway designed to connect one household with more than a vehicle—with new possibilities.
Privacy-minded
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Community-centered
Church outreach and Deal Depot follow-up are completely optional and are not used when applications are scored.
Meet the community partners
A dependable ride. A place to belong. One shared hope.
Drive Hope brings together Deal Depot’s commitment to dependable transportation and Flat Rock’s commitment to serving people in Liberty and across the Upstate.
Your road starts here
Deal Depot Auto Sales
Serving Upstate South Carolina from Greer with dependable vehicles, easy financing, and genuine care for the community.
13712 E. Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greer, SC 29651
864-848-4040
Come and see
Flat Rock Baptist Church
A place to call home in Liberty—sharing hope, serving neighbors, and helping people find a path forward.
Sunday worship10:30 AMIn the Family Life Center—the gymnasium at the back of the church
115 Slab Bridge Road
Liberty, SC 29657
864-843-6009
Meet the pastor
Pastor Dave Shorter
Senior Pastor of Flat Rock Baptist Church and founder and counselor of The Potter’s House Family Counseling, serving individuals and families with more than 40 years of ministry experience.
You are welcome here
Come and see us Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Flat Rock is currently gathering in the Family Life Center—the gymnasium located at the back of the church.
The giveaway vehicle
2013 Ford Expedition XLT
A used blue four-door SUV with rear-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, and a 5.4L gasoline engine.
The Drive Hope anthem
“Two Roads, One Hope”
Turn up the story of two community partners coming together around reliable transportation, hope, and a fresh start.
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Be there for the giveaway
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Flat Rock Baptist Church
115 Slab Bridge Road, Liberty, SC 29657
Event starts at 5:00 PM. Free food will be served beginning at 5:00 PM, and the giveaway drawing is scheduled for 6:30 PM. The selected recipient must be present at the event and complete title, insurance, and verification requirements before taking possession.
Applicants who are not selected for the vehicle will still go home with a small gift.
Looking for a church home? Flat Rock worships Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Family Life Center (the gymnasium at the back of the church).
Ready to apply?
Tell us what reliable transportation would make possible.
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Frequently asked questions
Before you apply
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and currently reside in South Carolina. The complete official rules will control all eligibility requirements.
Is the vehicle new?
No. The giveaway vehicle is a used blue 2013 Ford Expedition XLT with about 162,000 miles. It has an automatic transmission, a 5.4L gasoline engine, rear-wheel drive, and a four-door SUV body. Finalists will receive available current mileage, condition, title, cost, and warranty or as-is information before the drawing.
Do I have to buy anything, donate, or attend church?
No. Entry is free. A purchase, donation, church attendance, profession of faith, and Deal Depot marketing consent are not required and do not improve your chance of selection.
Why does the online application ask for my Social Security and driver's-license numbers?
They are requested for identity verification and the background and driving-record reviews you authorize. The fields are encrypted before storage, excluded from browser drafts and exports, hidden from Reviewers and Program Observers, and masked for Administrators until one value is individually revealed. Never send these numbers by ordinary email.
How will applications be reviewed?
Applications are reviewed for eligibility and then evaluated for transportation hardship, essential impact, financial need, ownership sustainability, and a practical plan.
How many verified finalists will there be?
There is no preset numerical limit. Applicants who meet the published eligibility requirements, advance through review, and complete verification may remain in the verified-finalist pool. The official rules will control the drawing and alternate process.
Will owning the vehicle still cost money?
Yes. The recipient may have insurance, fuel, maintenance, repair, registration, property-tax, and other ownership costs. Finalists will receive an itemized estimate of known costs before the drawing.
Do I have to be present?
Yes. The selected recipient must be present at the November 14, 2026 event. Doors and free food begin at 5:00 PM, the giveaway drawing is at 6:30 PM, and attendees who are not selected for the vehicle will still receive a small gift.