What Waigand Wheels Delivery does

Waigand Wheels Delivery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 in Kirkwood, Missouri, by the Waigand family following a personal experience with the lack of employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. The organization operates a community-based delivery service in which adults with developmental disabilities, branded as "Wagoneers," deliver goods from local mission-driven partner businesses (Eckert's Farm, Bridge Bread Bakery, Pioneer Bakery Cafe) directly to consumers in the St. Louis metro area, including Kirkwood, Fenton, and Belleville. Beyond home delivery, the organization runs a workplace Community Cart pop-up market, a Wagoneer Gardens produce program supporting KirkCare Food Pantry, catering and courier/fulfillment services for businesses, an Adopt-A-Garden corporate program, and signature fundraising events such as the annual Speedway Spectacular.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: the website is built on Wix, with no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no API or SDK, and no documented AI or automation layer. Operational differentiation rests on the Wagoneer workforce and the partnerships with mission-aligned local businesses rather than on technology. The revenue model combines four streams: per-order delivery fees, transaction-based product sales through partner businesses, donations and tips collected via the website and at delivery, and fees for B2B catering and courier services. Pricing is unit-based for partner products (e.g., Eckert's pies at $27, Bridge Bread items at $5-$13), delivery fees vary by order with promotional free-delivery events around holidays, and donations are accepted on a pay-what-you-wish basis through PayPal.

The go-to-market motion is hybrid and community-led: direct-to-consumer website ordering for deliveries, event-driven fundraising (Speedway Spectacular, Book Fairs, Summer Bash) that drives donations and sponsorships, and a Young Professionals Group that mobilizes emerging leaders for volunteer and awareness work. Customers and beneficiaries span three segments: local consumers ordering deliveries, local mission-driven businesses and employers using Community Cart and catering, and adults with developmental disabilities participating as Wagoneers in job training and social programs. Sponsorship and donor support scaled notably in 2024-2025, with the 2025 Speedway Spectacular alone raising over $115,000 against more than 300 guests and 25 sponsors.

Name

Waigand Wheels Delivery

Legal name

Waigand Wheels Delivery Company

Website

https://waigandwheels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waigand Wheels Delivery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Kirkwood, Missouri, that delivers goods from local mission-driven businesses using a workforce of adults with developmental disabilities called Wagoneers, combining e-commerce delivery, catering, and community fundraising across the St. Louis metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Delivery and Social Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Courier, Pickup & Delivery (Non-commercial) (HSACAIAD)

Keywords

• Nonprofit delivery services
• Community courier services
• Local grocery delivery
• Disability employment programs
• Social enterprise logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Delivery fees: Customers pay delivery fees for orders placed through the website. Fees vary by order and are included in special promotional events such as Valentines Day, Mothers Day, and Fathers Day deliveries.
2. Donations and tips: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Waigand Wheels accepts charitable donations through its website (PayPal) and collects customer tips at delivery which fund Wagoneer group events and overhead costs.
3. Catering and courier services: Waigand Wheels offers competitive pricing for business catering, workplace Community Cart visits, and end-to-end courier/fulfillment services where Wagoneers assist with packaging, organizing, and completing deliveries.
4. Product sales (Eckert's Farm, Bridge Bread, etc.): The organization facilitates sales of partner products (farm produce, bakery goods) through its website, acting as a fulfillment channel. Products include seasonal items, pies, salsas, dressings, snacks, ciders, and more with per-unit pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Waigand Wheels Delivery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers goods from local mission-driven partner businesses (such as Eckert's Farm, Bridge Bread, and Pioneer Bakery Cafe) to homes and workplaces in the St. Louis region, while employing adults with developmental disabilities as "Wagoneers." The nonprofit's core offerings include home delivery of partner products, the Community Cart workplace pop-up market, catering, courier and fulfillment services, and produce-growing programs such as Wagoneer Gardens, Tower Gardens, and Adopt-A-Garden.

Product overview

Waigand Wheels Delivery operates as a nonprofit courier of opportunity that provides community-based delivery services from local, mission-driven partner businesses to customers. The core offering is a home delivery service that supports individuals with developmental disabilities by providing meaningful job training and employment opportunities. The product portfolio includes: the Community Cart (a workplace pop-up market experience), Wagoneer Gardens (produce growing and delivery to food pantries), and partner delivery services for Eckert's Farm, Bridge Bread Bakery, and Pioneer Bakery Cafe. Additional programs include KirkCare Food Pantry support, Tower Gardens, catering and courier/fulfillment services, the Young Professionals Group, volunteer programs, and event sponsorships. A discontinued program, Smiley Face Cookie Co., previously operated at Schnucks locations. The organization functions as a platform connecting local goods producers with community consumers while creating inclusive employment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Delivery Service Door-to-door delivery of goods from local mission-driven partner businesses to households in the St. Louis metropolitan area, fulfilled by Wagoneers (adults with developmental disabilities).
• Community Cart Workplace pop-up market that brings a curated selection of partner-business products to employer locations, enabling employees to shop on-site without leaving work.
• Catering Services Catering services for businesses and events, utilizing the organization's delivery network and partner-business products.
• Courier and Fulfillment Services Courier and fulfillment services providing local pickup, transport, and delivery support for local businesses.
• Eckert's Farm Delivery Delivery of Eckert's Farm produce and goods to customers, with featured deals such as 3 for $5 produce bundles and free promotional delivery on certain items.
• Bridge Bread Bakery Delivery Delivery of Bridge Bread bakery products to customers, supporting a partner bakery focused on second-chance employment.
• Pioneer Bakery Cafe Delivery Delivery of Pioneer Bakery Cafe products to customers as part of the nonprofit's local partner network.
• Wagoneer Gardens In-house produce-growing program run by the nonprofit to source and supply Wagoneer-grown produce for deliveries and community use.
• Tower Gardens Partnership Partnership-based offering of Tower Gardens through the nonprofit, supporting its produce-growing and community programming.
• Adopt-A-Garden Program Sponsor-a-garden program where supporters can fund a row of produce, contributing to the nonprofit's Wagoneer Gardens and produce supply.
• KirkCare Food Pantry Support Delivery and donation support to the KirkCare food pantry, providing goods to community members in need as part of the nonprofit's community outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speedway Spectacular fundraiser raised over $115,000 in 2025, surpassing fundraising goal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eckert's FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Eckert's Farm is a key delivery partner whose products (produce, pies, salsas, ciders, snacks) are sold and delivered through Waigand Wheels. Wagoneers deliver fresh, sustainably farmed products directly to customers. This partnership enables sustainable farming products to reach consumers while providing Wagoneers with real delivery work experience.
• Bridge Bread BakerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge Bread is a nonprofit social enterprise bakery in St. Louis that creates employment for people experiencing homelessness. Waigand Wheels delivers Bridge Bread's products (sourdough, brioche, bagels, pastries, gooey butter cakes) to customers, providing Wagoneers with delivery work.
• Pioneer Bakery CafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA delivery partner whose products are delivered by Waigand Wheels Wagoneers. The partnership provides hands-on training and meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the bakery's mission of inclusivity.
• Liste PriveeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListe Privee selected Waigand Wheels as the nonprofit partner for the Santa's Cellar vintage holiday wine event, helping create awareness and fundraising support for the organization.
• KirkCare Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWagoneers support KirkCare by sorting, packing, and delivering groceries to families facing food insecurity, gaining workplace skills while serving the community.
• Tower GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables growing and delivery of organic, pesticide-free produce to those in need. The community can also support the mission by purchasing their own Tower Garden systems.
• Smiley Face Cookie Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscontinued program. Beginning in 2018, Wagoneers collected, organized, and delivered Smiley Face Cookies across the region. In 2023 the program expanded to all 77 Schnucks locations in Missouri and Illinois. The program provided skills in inventory management, packaging, delivery, and customer interaction.
• T.A.S.K.minorOthersT.A.S.K. (980 Horan Dr, Fenton, MO) hosted the 2nd Annual Speedway Spectacular fundraising event. T.A.S.K. appears to be a community organization or venue that provided space for the fundraiser.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Source America / AbilityOne: National network administering federal contracts that create employment for people with disabilities across services including mailroom, facilities, and supply chain. Comparable as a much larger nonprofit platform enabling disability-inclusive employment through service delivery.
• DoorDash: Large-scale last-mile delivery platform serving restaurants and retailers in the St. Louis metro. Comparable as a delivery channel competing for the same partner businesses (e.g., bakeries, farm stores) that Waigand Wheels serves.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including employment, community living, and workforce training. Comparable in disability employment mission and community engagement, though much larger and broader in scope.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and employment organization with a network of local chapters providing job coaching and community-based employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Regional players

• Vinfen: Nonprofit providing community-based employment, day services, and supports for people with developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions, primarily in the Northeast US. Comparable in mission and employment-for-disabilities model though not in geography.

Emerging players

• Bridge Bread Bakery: St. Louis-based nonprofit social enterprise bakery providing employment for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a local St. Louis social-enterprise partner delivering products that Waigand Wheels transports, and shares the dual-mission model.
• Greyston Bakery: Social enterprise bakery using an 'Open Hiring' model to provide employment to individuals facing barriers to work. Comparable dual-mission approach combining product delivery with inclusive employment.

Direct peers

• Melwood: Nonprofit social enterprise providing employment and workforce development for people with disabilities across a range of services including logistics, document imaging, and facility management. Closest comparable to Waigand Wheels in mission (disability-inclusive employment via service delivery) and operational model (service work as the employment vehicle).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WaigandD
• Facebookfacebook.com/WaigandWheels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waigand-wheels-delivery
• Instagraminstagram.com/waigand_wheels_delivery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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