Nissan Canton Donates Truck to Habitat ReStore for 4th Anniversary

The auto manufacturer gifted a 2026 Nissan Frontier pickup to support the store's home-building efforts.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:31pm

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Nissan Canton has donated a 2026 Nissan Frontier pickup truck to the Habitat ReStore in Jackson, Mississippi, as the store celebrates its 4th anniversary. The truck will be used to collect donated items for sale, with proceeds funding Habitat for Humanity's home construction projects in the region.

Why it matters

The donation highlights Nissan's ongoing commitment to supporting the local community and Habitat for Humanity's mission of providing affordable housing. As a major employer in the area, Nissan's partnership with the ReStore helps drive the organization's efforts to build more homes for families in need.

The details

Nissan employees who participated in a December house build in Canton attended the ReStore's birthday celebration, where the truck donation was announced. The vehicle will be used by the ReStore to collect donated items for sale, with all proceeds going towards Habitat for Humanity's home construction projects in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties.

  • Nissan Canton donated the truck during the ReStore's 4th anniversary celebration.
  • Nissan employees volunteered with a Habitat for Humanity build in Canton in December 2025.

The players

Nissan Canton

The Nissan manufacturing plant located in Canton, Mississippi that produced the donated truck.

Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area

The local Habitat for Humanity affiliate that operates the ReStore and builds homes in the Jackson metropolitan area.

Josh Scott

The director of manufacturing operations at Nissan Canton.

Merrill McKewen

The president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area.

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What they’re saying

“It's so amazing to be able to provide this. A product that was built right here in Mississippi by our people.”

— Josh Scott, Director of Manufacturing Operations, Nissan Canton

“They have provided almost all our fleet and when you have a corporate partner that is so absolutely wonderful it's like a birthday party. We are very very fortunate, and we are very excited and Happy Birthday to the ReStore. Four years and we're gaining momentum.”

— Merrill McKewen, President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area

What’s next

Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area plans to use the donated Nissan Frontier truck to collect more donated items for the ReStore, with the goal of generating additional revenue to support their home-building efforts in the Jackson metro area.

The takeaway

Nissan's donation of a new truck to the Habitat ReStore demonstrates the automaker's commitment to supporting the local community and Habitat for Humanity's mission of providing affordable housing. This partnership helps drive the ReStore's growth and ability to fund more home construction projects in the region.