By Sueli Shaw, DoorDash’s Head of Social Impact
At the onset of the pandemic, we announced a partnership with United Way Worldwide through our social impact program Project DASH.
We are proud to share the milestone of 100,000 deliveries of food boxes and household supplies to vulnerable populations in 175 U.S. communities in partnership with United Way and its local chapters. This milestone also represents one million meals delivered to people in need.
Addressing tough challenges takes collaboration and partnership, and at DoorDash, we’re grateful for the opportunity to work with impactful partners like United Way to increase access to food and essential items in our communities. Last but not least, we celebrate and thank the Dashers on the front lines, making these deliveries possible and connecting people to the meals and supplies they need every day.
Read United Way’s full announcement here and some client stories below.
Akron, OH
“A client just called to say how much she appreciates the food boxes that have been dropped off at her home. She and her husband are both disabled and struggling to provide for their grandson. She says both the box of food and the delivery people, who always have a smiles on their faces, are true blessings. It means so much to her to be able to give her grandson some fruit juice when otherwise he would not be able have this treat. She just want to make sure we all knew how much our help means to them!”
New Orleans, LA
“Ms. Williams has been displaced since Hurricane Katrina and moves from one family member’s home to another. She is currently staying with her nephew’s family and is thankful that the meal deliveries allow her to provide a little help to her hosts that are ensuring she has shelter during this time.”
Chattanooga, TN
“If it were not for DoorDash, UW, and Hamilton County Schools, I would struggle to make ends meet with meals for my five children. Not having transportation makes it impossible to get to the food sites, but thankfully, with this service, I am able to take care of my children.”
Seattle, WA
Teri received our boxes with an almost empty cupboard. With the groceries delivery from DoorDash, Teri’s cupboard became almost completely full. With the added food, she was excited to invite her daughter over for a meal — something she’d been avoiding doing since she didn’t have food to share.
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