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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 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 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.

Three LGBTQ+ Restaurateurs Awarded $100K Grants from $2 Million Covid Relief Fund

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Grubhub Announce Recipients of String-Free Funds for Struggling Restaurants

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBTQ+ community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, and Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace, announced today three recipients of $100,000 grants given by the NGLCC/Grubhub Community Impact Grant Program.

FOODE + Mercantile, Café Gabriela, Pitchers DC and League of Her Own, serving communities in Fredericksburg, Va., Oakland, Calif., and Washington, D.C., were granted $100,000 each at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Back to Business (B2B) Summit 2021. These small business owners are among the first recipients of the $2 million COVID-19 relief funds generated by the Chamber in partnership with Grubhub. With the funds, the NGLCC and Grubhub created the NGLCC/Grubhub Community Impact Grant Program to support struggling LGBTQ+ owned and LGBTQ+ ally establishments.

“The impact of COVID-19 has been debilitating for countless restaurant and bar owners, including the many LGBTQ+-owned restaurants across the country who have persisted through lockdowns, operational changes and labor and supply shortages,” said NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson. “We’re grateful to have partnered with Grubhub to offer real lifelines to support businesses throughout the nation. America’s 1.4 million LGBTQ+-owned business owners have shown incredible resilience over the past two years, and as we travel along this road to full recovery, we are proud to continue being partners for many in our community.”

“COVID has turned the restaurant industry on its head the last 18 plus months, and at Grubhub, we’ve been working hard every day to support our restaurant partners across the country,” said Amy Healy, vice president of government relations for Grubhub. “As the world starts to return to a new normal, we’re proud to partner with the NGLCC and provide these grants to LGBTQ+ owned and LGBTQ+ ally-owned restaurants across the country that are pillars of their communities.”

Here’s what the grant recipients had to say:

“As a trans-masculine and queer, immigrant person of color, I’ve worked hard and put all my love and energy into building a beautiful and welcoming space in Café Gabriela. I’ve remained resilient through COVID and this grant is the injection of funds that we need to continue along our journey to full recovery,” said Penny Baldado, owner of Café Gabriela.

“Building community in a fun and safe place has been our mission since the very beginning. We’re relieved and thankful for these funds, and are looking forward to more stable days ahead,” said David Perruzza, owner of League of Her Own and Pitchers DC.

“The past 18 months have been some of the most challenging in my career. Restaurant people are resilient people, but we are forever changed, and these funds will be crucial as we continue to evolve with new technologies and tools to help us compete in this new normal,” said Joy Crump, founding partner and chef of FOODE + Mercantile.

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Grubhub partnered for the month of June for Grubhub’s Donate the Change program, where diners could opt-in, round up their order total, and donate the difference to the NGLCC. Applications for the grant program, ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, opened in September. Recipients were selected based on criteria including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses as well as the restaurants’ plans to use the grant money to recover from the pandemic. Following this initial round of recipients, more grants will be issued in late 2021 and early 2022.

These legacy businesses were initial recipients of a grant program intended to help restaurants and bars impacted by COVID-19. Over the past two years, these small business owners have been among the hardest hit by the global pandemic with loss of jobs and income alongside rising operating costs. For more background on each business, how they were impacted by COVID and how they plan to use funding from the grant, visit here.

Of the over 100 grants to be awarded, 30% of the funds available are intended for businesses owned by people of color and transgender/gender non-conforming individuals. In the coming weeks, grant recipients will be notified and a full list of restaurants and bars that received funds will be made available.

For more information on the Community Impact Grant Program please visit www.nglcc.org/ghgrant.

About NGLCC
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses, known as Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) suppliers.
www.nglcc.org @nglcc

Safeguarding Our Efforts to Increase Food Security and Prevent Food Waste

We’ve long embraced our responsibility at Grubhub to use our resources and partnerships to increase the positive impact we can have on the communities we serve. When the pandemic forced the restaurant industry to dramatically change overnight, we doubled down on this commitment, further supporting our restaurant partners and helping them continue to be there for their communities. One of many ways we’ve done this is by purchasing more than three million meals donated to those in need.

A reason why we are able to make this difference is because of a national law called the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. First signed in 1996, this law encourages donation of food and grocery products – including meals from restaurants – to non-profit organizations for distribution to individuals in need, by protecting organizations from liability as long as their donations are made in good faith. The Emerson Act has not been updated in 25 years, and unfortunately millions of pounds of food and groceries that could help under-served communities still go to waste in this country every year.

Today on Giving Tuesday, U.S. Senators Blumenthal and Toomey introduced the Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021 to modernize the Emerson Act. Expanding and clarifying the existing law for food donation will help us make meaningful progress on the issue of food waste and provide relief to the millions of Americans in our communities experiencing food insecurity. That’s why we urge Congress to pass this Act, and we’ve joined with more than 20 other companies and organizations to support these updates.

With the help of our diners nationwide, Grubhub has provided more than $50 million to charitable causes in recent years, including the following organizations that support restaurants, promote food security and prevent food waste:

The Restaurant Strong Fund gives direct financial support to independently-owned SMB restaurants and their employees. Together, we’ve awarded grants to more than 1,300 restaurants across the country.
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a food rescue non-profit headquartered in New York City, and Grubhub’s donation is used to purchase meals from minority and women-owned restaurants that are donated back into the community to food insecure families.
MEANS Database makes it possible to donate food that would have gone to waste from independent restaurants to local emergency feeding services. Grubhub’s donation is used to purchase left-over food from restaurants in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Oakland, Philadelphia, Providence and San Francisco that is donated to underserved communities and those most in need.
World Central Kitchen has activated a network of restaurants and food service providers to safely produce individually packaged fresh meals that are delivered to those in need. Grubhub’s donation paid restaurants for these meals and handled delivery logistics in New York City.
The Food Bank of New York City provides emergency meals to vulnerable New Yorkers impacted by the economic downturn and COVID pandemic.
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBTQ+ community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide. In partnership with the NGLCC, we created a grant program for LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ ally-owned restaurants.
National ACE is the unified voice across the country for the business interests of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Together we created the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund, a grant program that supports AAPI-owned restaurants.
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund and Grubhub partnered to distribute grants to Hispanic-owned restaurants throughout its national network.

But our job is not nearly done. An estimated 42 million people are expected to experience food insecurity this year alone. By expanding and clarifying the Emerson Act, we can safeguard and build upon our efforts to provide relief to these millions of Americans in our communities.

Grubhub and Restaurant Strong Fund to Give $4 Million to Restaurants

Independent restaurants in seven cities are eligible for grants ranging from $5,000 – $50,000

CHICAGO and BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Grubhub, a leading global online food delivery marketplace, and The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund, announced they will be giving $4 million in grants to support restaurants across the country that have been working hard to survive the pandemic. Ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, the grants are part of the Restaurant Strong Fund’s All Day campaign and will help restaurant owners fund indoor and outdoor dining improvements, equipment and technology maintenance and upgrades, marketing and promotion efforts, staff hiring and training, Covid-19 compliance, and infrastructure improvements. This is the third restaurant support program Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation have partnered together for in the last year.

Restaurants in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Denver, Baltimore and Portland are encouraged to apply for the grants, which will be funded by donations from Grubhub’s Donate the Change program earlier this year. Through the program, Grubhub and Seamless diners who are opted-in can round up their order total and donate the difference, with the company matching eligible donations from Grubhub+ members. Beginning on October 16, donations from the program will again support the Restaurant Strong Fund through the remainder of 2021.

“We spend a lot of time listening to and talking with our restaurant partners to better understand their needs so that we can be even better partners to them,” said Kevin Kearns, senior vice president of restaurants at Grubhub. “We’ve been hearing that they need support across multiple areas, including hiring and staffing efforts and getting the proper safety equipment for indoor and outdoor dining, and we’re proud to continue working with the Restaurant Strong Fund to provide a much-needed lifeline to restaurants across the country.”

“While the restaurant industry continues to face challenges from the pandemic, we are so fortunate that partners like Grubhub have continued their ongoing support of helping restaurants recover,” said Greg Hill, founder of The Greg Hill Foundation. “We’re excited to be doubling the amount of funding this time around so that together, we can help more local restaurants continue serving their communities.”

Starting October 13 through October 20, the Restaurant Strong Fund will accept grant applications from the first 500 restaurants (with five or fewer locations) located in each of the seven cities. The application period will close on October 20 and grants will be fully distributed to restaurants in mid-November. Interested restaurants can learn more about the grants and how to apply at www.restaurantstrong.org/allday/.

More information and details about the previous grant programs Grubhub and Restaurant Strong Fund have partnered on can be found here and here.

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 33 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 The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund
The Greg Hill Foundation responds to the immediate needs of families that have been touched by tragedy. Since its inception in 2010, the foundation has provided over $15,000,000 in grants to families and individuals in need. The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund was established in March of 2020. The fund was created to help aid the Hospitality Industry as restaurants closed and employees were left out of work due to Covid-19. The Restaurant Strong Fund provides various grant opportunities available to Restaurant Employees and Restaurant Owners.

$2 Million in New Grants Aimed for LGBTQ+-owned and Ally Restaurants

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Teams Up with Grubhub To Offer String-Free Funds for Struggling Restaurants Impacted by Covid

WASHINGTON and CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 — America’s vulnerable LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will find a vital lifeline this fall stemming from the partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and Grubhub. These small business owners have been among the hardest hit by Covid impact with loss of jobs and income over the past two years.

Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace, and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBTQ+ community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, have opened applications for their NGLCC/Grubhub Community Impact Grant Program. The grants are expected to range from $5,000 to $100,000.

“We often say at NGLCC that ‘If you can buy it, an LGBTQ+-owned business can supply it.’ That is especially true of the LGBTQ+-owned restaurants across America who kept our communities and first responders fed throughout the pandemic. We’re proud to partner with Grubhub in offering these grants to support these businesses throughout the nation. America’s 1.4 million LGBTQ+-owned business owners have shown incredible resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, in turn, we can help them recover stronger than ever,” said NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson.

Throughout June, NGLCC was named the official partner of Grubhub’s Donate the Change program, which has raised tens of millions of dollars for organizations in need since launching in late 2018. The partnership welcomed Grubhub and Seamless diners to opt-in, round up their order total, and donate the difference, with the company matching eligible donations from Grubhub+ members. The proceeds raised will now be made available through NGLCC to support the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+-owned restaurants.

“As the world starts to return to a new normal, we know many businesses are rebuilding and reopening, especially LGBTQ+-owned restaurants that are often the pillars of their communities,” said Kevin Kearns, senior vice president of restaurants at Grubhub. “We’re thrilled to partner with NGLCC and give back to the LGBTQ+ community – one that has shown incredible strength and support for those in need throughout the pandemic.”

Under the innovative grant program, the NGLCC has set a goal to allocate 30 percent of the funds to businesses owned by people of color and transgender/gender non-conforming individuals.

Restaurants wishing to apply for grants should visit www.nglcc.org/ghgrant.

NGLCC and its partners will expertly evaluate applications after the October 12, 2021 closing date. Major grantees will be awarded onstage during the NGLCC Back To Business (B2B) Summit in Hollywood, Florida this November, as well as in local communities.

The NGLCC’s network of more than fifty Affiliate Chambers across America will help amplify this grant opportunity to support local restaurants. Those local chambers will also benefit from this initiative’s newly established “Affiliate Chamber Fund.” This fund will enable any establishment that receives a Community Impact Grant Program that is not currently a member of an NGLCC local affiliate chamber to have one year of membership paid. Additionally, many of NGLCC’s more than 300 corporate partners enhanced their Pride 2021 programming with food orders from Grubhub during their programming with Employee Resource Groups and community partners – a best practice expected to continue throughout future Pride celebrations.

For more information on the Community Impact Grant Program regarding restaurant eligibility requirements, timelines, how to apply, and more, please visit www.nglcc.org/ghgrant.

About NGLCC
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses, known as Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) suppliers. www.nglcc.org @nglcc

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 33 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.

National ACE Launches AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund in Partnership with Grubhub to Help Struggling AAPI-owned Restaurants

Independent restaurants across the country can apply for a grant up to $10,000 through AAPISTRONG Restaurant program

CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C., August 4, 2021 — Grubhub, a leading food-delivery marketplace, and National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE) have announced a new grant program to support independent, AAPI-owned restaurants. With the industry facing new challenges post-pandemic, the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund is available to help restaurants respond to those challenges and recover from the effects of the pandemic through monetary grants, such as paying employees’ wages or repairing damage to the restaurant caused by discrimination or bias.

“Our AAPI-owned restaurants have experienced severe losses throughout the pandemic and even worse, are victims of hate, discrimination, and bias at their place of business,” said Chiling Tong President and CEO of National ACE. “Grubhub’s ongoing commitment to AAPI-owned restaurants is demonstrated by the support they provided during AAPI Heritage Month. The contributions from Grubhub and its diners will provide hope for AAPI restaurant owners that were not eligible for PPP or RRF funds.”

The AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund will be supported with a $2 million donation from their “Donate the Change” program. Throughout the month of May, Grubhub customers opted-in to round up their bill at checkout and donate the difference to support AAPI-owned restaurants, with Grubhub also matching donations from Grubhub+ members. Eligible restaurants across the country will be able to apply for a $10,000 or $8,000 grant with nearly 200 restaurants being awarded in October. AAPI-owned restaurants were among the hardest hit during the pandemic’s early days. By April 2020, roughly half of the Chinese restaurants in the U.S. had closed because of the pandemic, coupled with consumer prejudice and misperceptions.

“The unparalleled diversity of cuisines offered by restaurants is an important part of the cultural fabric of every city across the country,” said Kevin Kearns, senior vice president of restaurants at Grubhub. “While every restaurant has been impacted by the pandemic, the AAPI community and its businesses have experienced a horrific and unacceptable rise in hate crimes and discrimination. That is why we are proud to partner with National ACE to give back to AAPI-owned restaurants that need a little extra help to get back on their feet.”

Starting August 4, 2021 through August 31, 2021, the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund will accept grant applications from all AAPI-owned restaurants across the country. To qualify for grant assistance, AAPI-owned restaurants must satisfy all of the following requirements: The restaurant must be Asian American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian (AAPI) majority-owned (at least 51%), based in the United States, must have been operational in 2019, be currently in operation, show proof of their primary licensed activity as “the preparation and serving of food,” and operate in a maximum of three locations.

Applications will open at 3pm ET on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 via www.NationalACE.org.

The application period will close on August 31, 2021 and grants will be fully distributed to restaurants by early October. Interested restaurants can learn more about the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund and the full application process at https://www.nationalace.org/aapistrong-restaurant-fund.

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About National ACE

National ACE’s mission is to serve as a strong advocate of AAPI business interests and effect positive change on all issues that enhance and advance the goals and aspirations of AAPI business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. With over 70 affiliate chambers of commerce and minority business organization partners throughout the country, National ACE strives to support and promote issues that impact the AAPI business community by improving economic development and impact, advancing coalitions and enhancing community building, and fostering the next generation of AAPI entrepreneurs and executives. National ACE provides a unified voice for the business interests of AAPIs nationally. Learn more at: www.nationalace.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 33 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 Launches “We Serve Restaurants” as Restaurants Reopen Their Doors and Evolve Post-Pandemic

New initiative reignites Grubhub’s long-standing commitment to restaurants, launches with national marketing campaign and builds upon recent product updates and partnerships to help rebuild the industry

CHICAGO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub today unveiled the company’s latest initiative, “We Serve Restaurants,” a reaffirmation of our commitment to restaurants and support of the industry. Built out of in-depth research with restaurateurs and diners, this initiative marks a return to Grubhub’s roots, helping restaurants build business by leveraging digital tools to enhance diner relationships and drive demand.

“Since my early days knocking on restaurant doors in Chicago more than 15 years ago, Grubhub’s sole focus has been helping restaurants grow. Restaurants were, and always have been, vital to our every day, and now their recovery is crucial,” said Matt Maloney, founder and CEO of Grubhub. “As communities reopen and we enter this next chapter, we’re dedicated to helping restaurants do what they love while successfully building their business.”

“We Serve Restaurants” builds on recent product updates and partnerships, launching with a 360-degree marketing campaign. As its centerpiece, the campaign features a “love letter” to restaurants, a national television spot highlighting the true labor of love that goes into every order. Filmed in pizzerias, burger joints, and white tablecloth fine dining restaurants, the content focuses on the mouth-watering dishes diners know and love, and the care from restaurateurs behind-the-scenes that make them special. In addition to the television spot, the campaign will be brought to life across other channels including social media and out-of-home across the country.

“We Serve Restaurants” was created out of Grubhub’s commitment to put restaurants and their needs first. In conversations and surveys with owners of small- and mid-sized restaurants and diners who use food delivery, we heard eagerness to know more about how Grubhub plans to help the restaurant industry flourish. In response, Grubhub is demonstrating to small and independent restaurants that they are the company’s priority.

In addition to the national marketing campaign, “We Serve Restaurants” encompasses restaurant-focused partnerships and product offerings, including the recently-launched Grubhub Direct, a platform to help independent restaurants better compete online through commission-free ordering and access to customer data, and the Restaurant Stronger grant program with Restaurant Strong Fund. In the weeks to come, Grubhub will announce additional product updates that prioritize the important restaurant-diner relationship.

“We Serve Restaurants” was filmed by Academy Award-nominated American filmmaker and Emmy Award-winning commercial director Henry-Alex Rubin and developed in partnership with 72andSunny and APCO Worldwide. To view the television spots, visit the Grubhub YouTube page. Restaurants interested in learning more about Grubhub Direct, visit https://get.grubhub.com/grubhub-direct.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, as well as 33 million active diners. Dedicated to connecting 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 over 300,000 restaurants and is proud to partner with over 280,000 of these restaurants in over 4,000 U.S. cities. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus and MenuPages.

Grubhub And Restaurant Strong Fund Program Gives $2 Million To Help Restaurants Reopen

Independent restaurants in more than a dozen cities across the country can apply for a $5,000 Restaurant Stronger grant

CHICAGO and BOSTON, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Grubhub, a leading food-ordering and delivery marketplace, and The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund announced the latest phase in their commitment to supporting restaurants: the Restaurant Stronger program, a new initiative to provide $5,000 grants to eligible independent restaurants. As the industry faces new challenges post-pandemic, the Restaurant Stronger grants will help restaurants fully reopen their doors, including staff hiring and training, COVID-related requirements, and inventory purchasing.

“Over the last 14 months, the support that Grubhub has given to the restaurant community has been extraordinary,” said Greg Hill, Founder of The Greg Hill Foundation. “They have ensured that the Restaurant Strong Fund was able to provide millions of dollars in grants to restaurants and their employees to help them survive. This next step will help the industry with what is hopefully a final step toward getting back to their normal.”

The Restaurant Stronger Grant program will be supported with a $2 million donation recommended from the Grubhub Community Relief Fund (GCRF), a donor-advised fund created by Grubhub to support charitable organizations helping restaurants, drivers and those in need impacted by COVID-19. This second phase of the program follows the Winterization Grants launched late last year from a $2 million donation that funded grants to nearly 200 independent restaurants. Upon being awarded one of the Winterization Grants, the team at S&G Restaurant in Chicago said, “This allowed us to keep the current employees we brought back on this summer and to give them an opportunity to earn a little during the holidays. I cannot tell you how opportune this grant was.”

“As we start to see the country open up after more than a year of uncertainty, we’re focused on supporting our restaurant partners as they are welcomed back into their communities in full,” said Kevin Kearns, senior vice president of restaurants at Grubhub. “However, we know that reopening comes with its own expenses, so it’s important for us to come together with the Restaurant Strong Fund again to help lift up the industry in this next, and hopefully final, phase of returning to our new normal post-pandemic.”

Starting May 25 through June 5, the Restaurant Strong Fund will accept grant applications from all restaurants with five or fewer locations in Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley), Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, the Los Angeles area (Los Angeles, Anaheim, Long Beach), New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The application period will close on June 5 and grants will be fully distributed to restaurants by June 11. Interested restaurants can learn more about the Restaurant Stronger Grant program and the full application process at https://www.restaurantstrong.org/restaurantstronger.

About The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund
The Greg Hill Foundation responds to the immediate needs of families that have been touched by tragedy. Since its inception in 2010, the foundation has provided over $11,000,000 in grants to families and individuals in need. With more than 1 million restaurants in the U.S. employing over 15 million people nationwide, the foundation created the Restaurant Strong Fund to be able to assist restaurant owners and employees who have been impacted by Covid-19.

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