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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 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.

Grubhub Applauds Governor Hochul’s Push To Make To-Go Drinks Permanent In New York

Extending alcohol and delivery takeout can provide “vital lifeline” for bars and restaurants in wake of COVID-19

NEW YORK, Mar 3, 2022 – Following Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of new plans to support the hospitality industry on Wednesday, Grubhub, a leading food ordering and delivery marketplace, reinforced its support for making alcohol to-go drinks for restaurants and bars permanent. The effort, which is included as part of the Governor’s proposed budget, is one of a number of key steps outlined designed to modernize state liquor regulations and support small businesses hit hard by the pandemic.

“Grubhub strongly supports extending alcohol delivery and takeout in New York and we applaud Governor Hochul’s push to offer this vital lifeline for bars and restaurants as they get back on their feet,” said Amy Healy, vice president of government affairs at Grubhub. “While restaurants are open and capacity restrictions have been lifted, a full economic recovery is likely years away. Allowing restaurants and bars to offer takeout and delivery of beverages they are already permitted to sell on-premise is a commonsense approach that will give these small businesses a critical tool in their fight to survive and ultimately thrive.”

Grubhub partners with thousands of restaurants across the state of New York, where food delivery is part of the local fabric, and processed billions of dollars in sales to restaurants in 2021. Throughout the pandemic, the company has actively worked with local independent restaurants, 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 is also working to help those who are food insecure with a purchased meal program from local restaurateurs.

Grubhub Teams Up With Indeed to Support Restaurant Staffing Efforts

It’s no secret that the last two years have been challenging for restaurants. While indoor dining has returned in some capacity across most of the country, staffing remains a challenge for many independent restaurants. Roughly half of restaurant operators expect that recruiting and retaining workers will be their biggest challenge this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. This is why Grubhub is proud to partner with Indeed, the world’s number one job site, to help restaurants with their staffing needs.

Starting today for a limited time, restaurants in Chicago, New York, Boston and Philadelphia that sign up for Grubhub will receive a $300 Indeed credit that they can use for a sponsored job posting to help them with their hiring efforts. Restaurants drove nearly $10 billion in sales on the Grubhub marketplace last year, allowing them to continue to receive orders even when indoor dining was impacted by COVID-19. And now by teaming up with Indeed, we’re helping more restaurants not only generate additional business online, but do more hiring online as well.

“We’ve been hyper-focused on supporting restaurants over the last two years by driving more order volume and providing the tools to bring more of their business online,” said Hollis Woodlock, director of restaurant marketing at Grubhub. “This partnership with Indeed is one more way we’re supporting restaurants in their recovery and beyond. We’re taking what we hear from them and turning it into meaningful action that has a direct impact on their operations.”

Sponsoring a job on Indeed unlocks hiring tools to help employers reach candidates faster, such as Indeed’s Instant Match, which immediately shows employers a list of candidates whose resumes on Indeed fit their job descriptions. Employers who invite candidates to apply through Instant Match are 3x more likely to apply to their jobs than those who only see the job in search.

Employers can post jobs to Indeed to gain access to a variety of hiring tools such as job description templates, screening and skills assessments, and Indeed’s video interviewing platform, which helps get candidates into interviews an average of 20% faster so they can quickly make connections with quality candidates.

Existing Grubhub restaurants in these markets who sign up for Grubhub Direct, a commission-free online ordering platform, will also be eligible for this credit in the coming weeks. To learn more and get started, please visit here.

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 Enables Restaurants to Serve More Neighborhoods and Reach More Diners on the Grubhub Marketplace with Supplemental Delivery

Restaurants that manage their own deliveries on Grubhub can now expand their delivery ranges on our Marketplace with the help of Grubhub drivers

Independent restaurants have long been the backbone of the Grubhub Marketplace across the country, including the tens of thousands of restaurants that to this day handle their own delivery logistics and use Grubhub to drive demand to their business. That’s why today we’re excited to continue serving this vital set of restaurants through Supplemental Delivery, which expands a self-delivery restaurant’s existing delivery boundaries on the Grubhub Marketplace to allow them to reach more diners with the help of Grubhub’s fleet of more than 100,000 drivers.

We’ve heard from many of our restaurant partners that hiring is more difficult now than ever before. With these labor challenges top of mind, we developed Supplemental Delivery to help restaurants reach more diners through Grubhub without adding extra strain to their existing drivers. Orders placed by diners on Grubhub within the restaurant’s existing delivery boundary continue to be delivered by the restaurant’s driver. Orders placed by diners on Grubhub within the newly expanded boundary are sent to a restaurant’s Grubhub tablet just like their other Grubhub orders, but they are clearly marked as being for pickup and delivery by a Grubhub driver. Our restaurant partners that are already using Supplemental Delivery have more than doubled the diners they are able to reach on the Grubhub Marketplace.

“We’re always looking for ways to better serve our restaurant partners and drive them more orders, which is exactly why we’re offering Supplemental Delivery,” said Kevin Kearns, senior vice president of restaurants at Grubhub. “Knowing that many operators are struggling with staffing right now, we’re proud to offer this additional support to restaurants on Grubhub and allow them to continue focusing on their operations, while acquiring more diners and capitalizing on previously untapped business.”

We value our partnerships with restaurants and will continue to find ways to roll out innovative features and product offerings that help us better serve them so that they can get the most out of our partnership.

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