The United Way of Steele County provides Ride United.

Closing transportation gaps caused by poverty, systemic racism, and other inequities is critical for securing employment, accessing medical care, obtaining healthy food, and dealing with emergencies and crises. Ride United was established in 2018 to support United Ways and 211 in reducing transportation barriers to help people in need across the United States. 

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In April of 2020, when COVID-19 limited physical access to healthy food services, United Way and 211 partnered with DoorDash to launch Ride United Last Mile Delivery, which powered the delivery of charitable food and essential items.  As of June 2025, United Way Worldwide's partnership with DoorDash ended; however, the program continues in Steele County thanks to support from Olmsted Medical Center, The Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation, Project DASH, and funds raised here at United Way of Steele County.