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Feed the Soul Foundation Awards $300K to Black and Latino-Owned Culinary Businesses through Restaurant Business Development Grant Program

Grant from Grubhub Community Fund to increase funding and allow expansion in organization’s second year supporting Black and Latin-owned culinary businesses across the nation

HOUSTON, TEXAS (April 19, 2022) According to the Independent Restaurant Coalition, 500,000 restaurants and bars face an uncertain future due to lost revenue and increased debt over the past 22 months.  1.1 million minority-owned businesses often face heightened challenges and disparities when securing business funding.  To meet this challenge and in its second year, Feed the Soul Foundation, the non-profit arm of Black Restaurant Week, LLC, announced their cohort program to support marginalized restaurant entrepreneurs financially and professionally through the Restaurant Business Development Grant Program.

Through the support of the Grubhub Community Fund‚ the presenting program partner, Feed the Soul Foundation’s grant program will award 30 small businesses with $10,000.00 financial stipends and six months of business development services as they prepare to navigate the post-Covid world and the ever-changing consumer dining trends.

Founded by entrepreneurs Falayn Farrell, Warren Luckett and Derek Robinson, the foundation increased its funding from the 2021 Restaurant Business Development Grant Program by $50,000 and expanded its reach to support Latin-owned culinary businesses in addition to Black-owned culinary businesses.

“Small businesses are still in recovery mode because of a two-year long pandemic. It is our responsibility to ensure they are not facing these hardships alone,” says Falayn Ferrell, Chairwoman of Feed the Soul Foundation and co-founder of Black Restaurant Week. “Last year’s program was extremely successful in the revitalization of Black-owned culinary businesses, and we are more than excited to expand our services to support additional marginalized communities. We are deeply committed to providing solutions to issues faced by restaurateurs such as human resources, marketing, and operations.”

Cohorts will work alongside subject matter experts and consultants during the six-month program that will further their growth and knowledge of the restaurant industry:

  • Financial literacy training and Financial Coaching
  • Advertising and Marketing training
  • One-on-One Business Development Consultation from industry experts

The awarded cohort includes the following businesses:

  • Aksum Café (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Alfreda’s Soul (Houston, TX)
  • Blends Daiquiri Lounge (Dallas TX)
  • Brotherly Grub (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Cochinita & Co. (Houston, TX)
  • Cocobreeze Restaurant (Oakland, CA)
  • Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant (Daytona, FL)
  • Deddle’s Mini Donuts (Pikesville, MD)
  • Dos Hermanos Taco Truck (Columbus, OH)
  • England Eatery Café (Baltimore, MD)
  • Forsyth Seafood Market & Café (Winston-Salem, NC)
  • Fruve xPress Juicery (Chicago, IL)
  • Gusto Gourmet (Houston, TX)
  • Jelana’s Bake Shop (Hillsboro, OR)
  • Kina’s Kitchen and Bar (Sonoma, CA)
  • Lakou Café (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too (New York, NY)
  • Original Rio Cristal Restaurant (Miami, FL)
  • Sky’s Gourmet Tacos (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Smoothie Express Miami Shores (Miami, FL)
  • Star Fusion Express (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Stuff’d Wings (Houston, TX)
  • Sweets by Belen (Houston, TX)
  • Tacotlan (Chicago, IL)
  • The Missing Brick (Indianapolis, IN)
  • The Nourish Spot (Queens, NY)
  • Tsion Café (New York, NY)
  • Underground Vegan (Birmingham, AL)
  • Windy City Ribs & Whiskey (Chicago, IL)
  • Yo Soy Ceviche (San Francisco, CA))

During its inception in 2020, Feed The Soul Foundation strived to create a non-profit program that would provide sustainability and growth in marginalized-owned businesses. In 2021, the foundation celebrated the following milestones:

  • 25 US-based Black-owned businesses received $250,000 in grants in addition to 6 months of business development support valued at $190,000
  • Established a National Emergency Relief Fund to aid culinary businesses across the nation with$16,450 in emergency funds to assist with unforeseen and natural disasters
  • $25,000awarded in scholarships to minority hospitality students at Careers through Culinary Arts Program and University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership

Feed the Soul Foundation will begin taking applications for the 2023 program in October. For more information about Feed the Soul Foundation, please visit feedthesoulfou.org.

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About Feed the Soul Foundation

Black Restaurant Week, LLC established the Feed the Soul Foundation to aid marginalized entrepreneurs in the culinary industry with business development resources and support to foster sustainable business growth. The goal of the Restaurant Business Development Fund supports marginalized business owners with business development scholarships and emergency funding.

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 300,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

Grubhub Backs Legislation to Lift New York City Liquor Tax

Suspending tax will help independent restaurants survive and thrive in wake of COVID-19

Grubhub, a leading food ordering and delivery marketplace, today urged the New York City Council to pass legislation waiving the annual tax on state licensed retailers selling liquor, wine or beer on- or off-premises in the City of New York. The bill, introduced by Council Members Keith Powers and Justin Brannan (at the request of Mayor Eric Adams) on Thursday, was also a key component of the Mayor’s blueprint for the city’s economic recovery.

“Grubhub strongly supports lifting New York City’s liquor tax, a commonsense solution that will help independent bars and restaurants not only survive but thrive as they continue to recover from the pandemic,” said Amy Healy, vice president of government affairs at Grubhub. “Small businesses are the cornerstones of every New York City neighborhood. We are pleased to see Mayor Adams and Council members Brennan and Powers continue to ally with small businesses and offer new tools to help put money back in their pockets.”

Grubhub was a vocal backer of Governor Kathy Hochul’s successful push to include permanent alcohol delivery and takeout in the New York State budget earlier this year. Throughout the pandemic, the company actively worked with local independent restaurants in New York City and across the country, providing them with an avenue to reach diners while helping partners and communities in need. In addition to direct marketplace support, Grubhub has provided millions of dollars in individual grants to restaurant partners to help them pay for overhead costs, employee retention and more.

Grubhub Launches Pay Card for Corporate Clients to Enhance Order Flexibility and Build Community for Office and Hybrid Workers

Food remains a way that companies drive culture, promote morale and foster connections among employees – in the office and at home

CHICAGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace, today announced it will be offering a corporate pay card to help drive orders to local restaurants and increase order flexibility for in-office and at-home employees. The new Grubhub Pay Card will allow employees working for companies that have a Grubhub Corporate Account to order on and off the Grubhub Marketplace with their allocated line of credit, meaning they can use it at any restaurant that takes debit and credit card payment.

With a Grubhub Corporate Account, employers are able to give employees a line of credit to be used to order meals. Employers can set a framework for when employees can use the credit to order. Some may set time or location guidelines for when employees can use the credit, while others give employees a daily or weekly credit they can use wherever they’re working, whether in the office or at home. Now with the pay card, employees have more flexibility with ordering options expanded beyond the Grubhub Marketplace.

“Grubhub is on a mission to connect diners with great, local restaurants – and our new pay card is another tool to do just that,” said Jeff Mirmelstein, vice president and general manager of Corporate Accounts at Grubhub. “This card meets employees wherever they are, whether ordering from their go-to lunch spot on Grubhub, in-person at a local favorite restaurant, or grabbing groceries on the way home from the office. We are excited to help employees connect with one another and with great restaurants.”

With more employees working in a hybrid fashion – especially in rural communities with fewer restaurant options – ordering flexibility has become critical. The Grubhub Pay Card will provide employees with new choices when ordering meals since they aren’t restricted to ordering only to the office or from restaurants on the Grubhub Marketplace.

The pay card builds on Grubhub’s existing Corporate Accounts offering where employers can allocate a line of credit to employees as a perk to drive morale and engagement or be used to cover meals for those that are working late or hosting business meetings. Employers have the ability to add funds, set budget limits and restrictions on purchase categories.

Restaurants on the Grubhub platform are not charged commissions on orders placed in-person with this card, and the pay card complements the company’s ongoing efforts to support restaurants – both on and off its marketplace. Since the start of the pandemic, Grubhub has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to directly support restaurants, including over $130 million in reduced or waived fees to help drive more revenue to businesses when their dining rooms were closed, and has given more than $21 million in grants to thousands of restaurants across the country through its Donate the Change program.

The pay card is expected to be available later this year. For more information on Grubhub Corporate Accounts, please visit corporate.grubhub.com.

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 320,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

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How Grubhub is Fighting Food Waste & Food Insecurity

While food insecurity is rapidly rising, the world is expected to waste 2.1 tons of food a year by 2030, according to Yale research. In the United States alone, $408 billion was spent on food in 2021 that was never eaten. That’s nearly a quarter of U.S. food going to waste instead of to those who need it.

Today, on Stop Food Waste Day, Grubhub is doubling down on its calls for Congress to pass the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA), which would strengthen existing laws for food donations, help prevent food waste, and provide relief directly to the millions of Americans who are experiencing food insecurity.

Alongside WW and other partners, Grubhub has been a leading backer of the Food Donation Improvement Act. Our vice president of government affairs, Amy Healy, recently joined Food Tank’s “Food Talk” podcast to discuss the role of the private sector in combating food insecurity – and why the government needs to make it easier for companies to donate food. 

As Amy explains, the Food Donation Improvement Act is an essential step toward bringing all businesses – not only large corporations, but also independent businesses, such as Grubhub’s restaurant partners – into the fight against food insecurity.

The Food Donation Improvement Act would build upon the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, which passed in 1996 to encourage companies to donate their surplus food and grocery products to nonprofits by providing civil and criminal liability protection to food donors and food recovery organizations. However, many food manufacturers, retailers, farmers, and restaurants still cite fear of liability. Expanding and clarifying existing liability protections for food donation is crucial to ensuring that companies can donate safe, quality foods, without a preventable concern about litigation.

Grubhub continues to meet with offices on both sides of the aisle to generate support for this legislation and to solicit additional cosponsors, with the hopes of the bill being included in upcoming relevant legislative packages.

We are also doing as much as we can right now to fight food insecurity and reduce waste, in hopes of inspiring our partners and competitors to do the same. Grubhub has donated millions to organizations like Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, a food rescue non-profit headquartered in New York City that is purchasing meals from minority and women-owned restaurants that are donated back into the community to food insecure families. We’ve also given to the MEANS Database, which with Grubhub’s donation is purchasing leftover food from restaurants in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Oakland, Philadelphia, Providence and San Francisco and donating it to underserved communities in need.

Grubhub Community Fund donations to these and other related organizations – including via our diners through our Donate the Change program – totaled more than $2 million in 2021, and we’ve recommitted to those partnerships for the year ahead.

It’s time for America to modernize its food donation laws so we can reduce waste while getting food into the hands of those in need.

Grubhub Applauds Latest Protections For New York City Delivery App Workers

Company commends Mayor Adams and City Council for common sense measures to back workers essential to our businesses and communities

April 21 – Grubhub, a leading food ordering and delivery marketplace, today reiterated its support for New York City measures designed to protect the rights of workers who deliver for any app. The company was an early backer of the measures, the latest of which take effect tomorrow, April 22, and include steps such as paying delivery workers once a week, including disclosures about route, pay and gratuities, providing a free insulated bag to workers after six deliveries, and more.

“These latest protections are common sense steps to support delivery workers who work hard every day for New York’s restaurants and residents,” said Amy Healy, vice president, government affairs at Grubhub. “Grubhub has backed these measures from the beginning, and we commend Mayor Adams and the City Council for acting on behalf of workers who have been absolutely essential to our businesses and communities throughout the pandemic.”

Grubhub proactively took a number of its own steps to ensure the safety of drivers, diners and communities throughout the pandemic, including launching Instant Cash Out for drivers, which allows drivers to cash out available earnings directly into their bank accounts on the same day. Grubhub also launched an online shop for drivers and delivery partners to order their own free PPE, including hand sanitizer and masks, and offered driver support pay to cover medical expenses and loss of income for any partners impacted by COVID-19.

Grubhub Applauds House Passage of Restaurant Relief Funds and Calls for Swift Action in Senate

NEW YORK — Following the House of Representatives’ approval today of a $55 billion package for relief to restaurants and other small businesses heavily impacted by the pandemic, Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace which partners with more than 300,000 restaurants nationwide, praised the House for offering a lifeline to businesses in need.

“Grubhub strongly supports replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and we applaud the House for extending a lifeline America’s restaurants need as they recover from the pandemic and grow their businesses,” said Amy Healy, vice president of government affairs at Grubhub. “For more than two years now, local restaurants have faced soaring operating costs, labor shortages, and customer uncertainty. We now call on the Senate to quickly approve this funding, which will ensure that independent restaurants—the cornerstones of our communities—can move forward and thrive.”

Since the start of the pandemic, Grubhub has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to directly support restaurants, including over $130 million in reduced or waived fees to help drive more revenue to businesses when their dining rooms were closed.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 300,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

Grubhub Announces 2022 Driver Grant Program Recipients

At the start of the year, we announced the return of our Driver Grant Program — an initiative we launched last year to support drivers who create meaningful change in their communities through education, civic engagement and philanthropic work. Today, we’re excited to announce the 20 recipients of this year’s program.

From fighting food insecurity and homelessness to providing mentorship and school supplies to at-risk youth, our drivers are passionate about a number of great causes in their communities, and we’re proud that Grubhub is continuing to support their efforts.

“While we always appreciate the work our drivers do on the road, we’re beyond proud to support their efforts off the road for the second year in a row,” said Eric Ferguson, chief operations officer at Grubhub. “I was able to connect with recipients and hear first-hand just how passionate they are about making their communities a better place. I look forward to seeing how this grant extends their impact across the country.”

These are the 20 recipients this year and how they plan to use their $10,000 grants:

Amir B. — Westchester, NY
Amir organizes community cleanups and clothing drives and hopes to start a community fridge through his nonprofit. He will use the grant money to buy more supplies to clean the city of Westchester and fund additional clothing drives in the community.

Angelina S. — Bloomington, IN
Angelina plans to use the grant money to support Hotels for Homeless, and Robin and Trisha’s House, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing for men experiencing homelessness.

Antonio P. — Spokane, WA
Antonio plans to use the grant money to support Magnolia House, an art collective that encourages local artists to collaborate and teach art to members of the community.

Anyae B. — Willow Grove, PA
Anyae connects people in need and at-risk youth in Philadelphia with food and resources through the Royal Sisters Project. She will use the grant money to fund additional youth-focused initiatives, such as building a community hangout center and providing job and skills training.

Bill L. — West Covina-Diamond, CA
Bill plans to use the grant money to support the Lincoln Training Center (LTC) for individuals with disabilities. The money will be used to cover tuition for LTC students to learn new skills.

Elizabeth G. — Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth will use the grant money to complete flight school training and become an aerial firefighter, while working as a search and rescue pilot during the off seasons.

Emily F. — Nashville, TN
Emily will donate the grant money to Community Assistance Relief Efforts (CARE), a nonprofit that connects people impacted by natural disasters with food, clothing and other resources.

Galliano F. — Brooklyn, NY
Galliano will use the grant money to support underserved children in his community by providing them with school supplies and food.

Herbert H. — Portland, OR
Herbert will use the grant money to further his training with Being True to You, a coaching group that provides coaching services for addiction recovery, and start his own coaching practice to support veterans looking for treatment resources and centers.

Jeffrey S. — Dayton, OH
Jeffrey will use the grant money to provide support to individuals struggling with mental illness and addictions through support groups, educational programs and awareness efforts.

Juwan S. — Boston, MA
Juwan will support Redefining Our Community, an organization that promotes health, wellness, community engagement and development, anti-violence, awareness and activism. The grant money will help purchase COVID PPE, testing kits and office supplies, as well as host virtual and in-person programming.

Markos H. — Alexandria, VA
Markos will provide resources to youth in Ethiopia and use the grant money to craft care packages and cover expenses for hospitalized children. The grant will also be used for housing reconstruction efforts for those who are less fortunate.

Michelle R. — Indianapolis, IN
Michelle will help build a soccer field with Futbol Field of Dreams, an organization that helps children in Guatemala stay engaged in school through mentorship and soccer programs, where they learn about teamwork and perseverance.

Michael D. — Syracuse, NY
Michael will use the grant money to help open a local treatment center to support individuals who are recovering from substance abuse.

Peter A. — Chicago, IL
Peter will use the grant money to create a series of video biographies to tell the stories of Chicagoland individuals from various backgrounds who are making an impact in their community.

Sandra K. — Cincinnati, OH
Sandra will donate the grant money to Love Must Win, a nonprofit that offers addiction and recovery support and sexual violence prevention programs to the LGBTQ+ community.

Shaina G. — Boston, MA
Shaina plans to use the grant money to support the Empowering Through Education Camp, a nonprofit that empowers Haiti’s most vulnerable youth to become future community leaders.

Shirley M. — Memphis, TN
Shirley works with a local nonprofit, The Original Project, and plans to use the grant money to support the organization’s efforts to eradicate food insecurity and waste in underserved communities.

Stephen O. — Atlanta, GA
Stephen is passionate about math and science and started a virtual tutoring service for students who need support with coursework. With the grant money, Stephen plans to create an app to reach students who don’t have regular access to computers.

Symone M. — Chicago, IL
Symone plans to use the grant money to support a local nonprofit organization, Lakeview Food Pantry, and the Telpochcalli Community Education Project. She will also use some of the money for schooling.

Check back later this year for more information on our next round of grants and application details. If you’re interested in driving with us, you can learn more at driver.grubhub.com.

Grubhub and Inter Miami CF Partner to Bring Mobile Ordering and Pickup to DRV PNK Stadium

Fans are now able to order food and beverages from their seats via the Grubhub app and skip the line to maximize the gameday viewing experience

CHICAGO and MIAMI, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace, and Inter Miami CF announced today a multi-year partnership that designates Grubhub as the official food delivery service and mobile food ordering partner for the club. Through the partnership, fans in attendance at Inter Miami CF matches at DRV PNK Stadium can skip the line by ordering food and beverages through the Grubhub app.

The partnership will allow fans to maximize their gameday experience by reducing time spent in line to order concession items. Fans can access the Grubhub app by scanning any of the QR codes around the stadium and on the backs of seats. Utilizing geolocation, Grubhub’s technology enables fans to place an order with select vendors near their seats, pay directly through the Grubhub app, and pick up their orders through one of the four designated concession lanes around the stadium. In addition to food, fans will be able to order beverages, including alcohol, from vendors as well.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Inter Miami CF to enhance the fan experience with our mobile ordering and pickup technology at the stadium,” said Adam Herbert, senior director of campus partnerships at Grubhub. “We’re able to draw on our decade of experience operating in high-volume mobile ordering and pickup environments like college campuses to bring the most seamless user experience to DRV PNK Stadium.”

“This partnership allows us to leverage Grubhub’s industry-leading state-of-the-art technology to enhance our guest experience at DRV PNK Stadium,” said Inter Miami CF Senior Director of Partnerships and Broadcast, Nicolo Zini. “Fans will now have easier, faster and contactless access to a wide variety of food and beverage offerings in our stadium.”

Beginning on Saturday, March 12, when Inter Miami CF takes on LAFC, fans will be able to download and open the Grubhub app to see all available food and beverage options within the stadium. Fans will be able to place orders in the app, and Grubhub will notify them when their order is ready and available for pickup from the designated concession lanes. Fans will also see the estimated time for pickup in the app, which is crucial to further reduce the number of match minutes missed.

Grubhub Pickup Locations at DRV PNK Stadium:

  • Heineken Bar – Beer, Canned Wine, Canned Cocktails
  • Stand 110 (North) – Cuban Sandwich w/ Plantain Chips, Choripan w/ Plantain Chips, Hotdog with Chips, Bottled Beverages, Packaged Beer, Canned Wine & Canned Cocktails
  • Stand 115 (East) – Hotdog & Chips, Beef Empanadas, Choripan with Plantain Chips, Bottled Beverages, Packaged Beer, Canned Wine & Cocktails
  • Stand 125 (South) – Pizza, Beef Empanadas, Hotdog w/ Chips, Bottled Beverages, Packaged Beer, Canned Wine & Canned Cocktails
  • Stand 132 (West) – Chicken Tenders w/ Fries, Cuban Sandwich w/ Plantain Chips, Hotdog w/ Chips, Bottled Beverages, Packaged Beer, Canned Wine & Canned Cocktails

Inter Miami fans can join the Heartbeat of the club and secure their seats for the 2022 campaign by becoming Season Ticket Members. Season Ticket Members receive the best prices and priority seating locations for all 2022 home matches. Additional benefits include priority access to home playoff matches, interest free payment options, and discounts on season parking passes. For more information on Season Ticket Memberships, please visit intermiamicf.com/tickets.

Individual match tickets for each remaining regular season home match on the Inter Miami CF schedule are available visiting https://www.intermiamicf.com/tickets/single. Fans can also call 305-428-0611 to learn more.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY, NASDAQ: GRUB), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 300,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Inter Miami CF
Club International de Fútbol Miami, known as Inter Miami CF, is an American professional sports team in Major League Soccer. The team made its debut in March 2020 and became only the seventh expansion team in MLS history to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs. Inter Miami plays and trains at its 34-acre centralized facility, which includes the 19,100-capacity DRV PNK Stadium, a 50,000-square-foot training center and seven fields in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to the MLS team, the Club fields MLS NEXT Pro team Inter Miami CF II and has a youth Academy for ages U-12 to U-19 as part of the MLS NEXT program. Please visit www.intermiamicf.com for more information.

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Grubhub Will Donate $100,000 to BronxWorks to Address Long-Term Needs of Families Impacted by Bronx Fire

Governor’s Office, Bronx Borough President, and others working with BronxWorks and Grubhub to identify need for funds and deliver aid for survivors

Funding will help 120 families re-establish their homes in the long-term following the devastating Bronx fire 

(Bronx, NY) – The devastating impact of the horrific fire at Twin Parks North West in January continues to reverberate in the Bronx. As survivors continue on the road to recovery, Grubhub will donate $100,000 to BronxWorks to address the long-term needs of over 120 families, working with elected and local officials who helped identify the need for funds.

Since the fire, BronxWorks has been working closely with each family to identify their urgent and long-term needs as they navigate unimaginable loss. BronxWorks was contracted by the state to oversee intake, assessment and case management services in coordination with state, city and local elected officials, and several other community organizations.

The funding from Grubhub will support the longer-term recovery of surviving families as they rebuild their households, including by covering expenses related to childcare services, furniture, and education. The donation will also help families impacted by other recent Bronx fires.

“Grubhub and the officials who are helping to shepherd the donation are essential partners in our work to ensure Bronx families impacted by the fire not only have their immediate needs met, but have hope for the future,” says Eileen Torres, Executive Director of BronxWorks. “We are grateful for this gift because these families, who have experienced immense trauma, will continue to need ongoing support in the months ahead.”

“Grubhub is proud to partner with BronxWorks in its efforts to support families heartbreakingly displaced by the Twin Parks North West Fire earlier this year,” said Brett Swanson, senior manager, community affairs and social impact at Grubhub. “We look forward to working with BronxWorks and city and state leaders to help those families get back on their feet and ensure a stable future for the community.”

“As we emerge from the pandemic, New Yorkers need each other more than ever. Grubhub’s investment will go to BronxWorks, an organization that has committed their time, energy, and resources to those—and their loved ones—affected by the fire,” said Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. “We New Yorkers are all in this together. Without committing to that notion, we miss out on the potential to be good stewards of our community and helpful to our neighbors. Moreover, we lose our own contribution to the critically important social fabric of our state. Despite how quickly the media cycle moves, we cannot leave folks behind. I’m glad to supportGrubHub today as they make that value crystal clear.”

“Following the horrific January 9th fire at Twin Parks North West Apartments, my office has been working day-in and day-out with representatives at all levels of government, as well as CVR, building management, different organizations and BronxWorks to ensure residents are receiving the needed resources for long-term recovery,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “This donation of $100,000 from Grubhub will help our families cover expenses as they work to rebuild their day-to-day lives after the unimaginable losses they suffered. I want to thank Grubhub for supporting our residents, and BronxWorks for their tireless work to help each resident.”

“I want to thank GrubHub for partnering with BronxWorks to provide this much-needed donation to the 120 families that were affected by the devastating Twin Parks’ fire last January,” said New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera. “We made a commitment to these families that will help them rebuild and I am grateful that this financial donation will be used to help address their long-term needs. We are also aware that the work is not over and we will continue to find ways to support them as they rebuild.”

“The road to recovery for the families impacted by the Bronx fire is paved with our unified commitment to delivering resources and providing ongoing support,” said New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz. “To that end I am thankful to Grubhub for stepping-up during this pivotal time and demonstrating their dedication to this effort by donating $100,000 to Bronxworks. This donation will help ensure that the affected victims of the fire will continue to receive the assistance they need to move forward with their lives.”

“The devastation of the Twin Parks North West Apartments Fire on January 9 left the residents with long term consequences. My office, along with other representatives from all levels of government, have been working tirelessly to provide for these families during this crisis,” said New York City Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia. “I want to thank Grubhub for their $100,000 Donation to Bronxworks-an organization that has been ensuring that the families receive much needed resources.  Thank you to my colleagues in government, Grubhub and  Bronxworks for their commitment in helping these 120 families rebuild their lives after the devastating fire.”

“We salute our Chairman’s Circle member Grubhub for their extraordinarily generous donation to BronxWorks – a longtime Chamber member and cornerstone of the Bronx nonprofit community – toward their long-term fire recovery efforts,” said Lisa Sorin, President of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. “To see our members join forces in support of those who have faced such devastating loss has been a silver lining of this tragedy. This is what our Bronx business community is all about.

About BronxWorks
With nearly 50 locations throughout the borough, BronxWorks has worked from the ground up in Bronx communities for over 49 years to help residents build healthy, stable futures for themselves and their neighborhoods. BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. For more information about BronxWorks, visit www.bronxworks.org.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY, NASDAQ: GRUB), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than 32 million diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 300,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.