The two organizations team up to provide local
Meals on Wheels programs with a cost-effective, convenient delivery
alternative to ensure homebound older adults always receive the
nutritious meals they need
ARLINGTON, Va., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meals on Wheels America,
the national leadership organization supporting community-based
programs dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation, today
announces its multi-faceted national partnership with DoorDash, the
local commerce platform, designed to support the delivery efforts
of the Meals on Wheels network.
Volunteer drivers make up the bulk of the workforce for the more
than 5,000 local Meals on Wheels programs operating across the
country. However, with volunteering at its lowest level in three
decades and most programs reporting significant challenges with
recruiting and retaining volunteers, DoorDash's Project
DASH has been a powerful solution to help break down barriers
to food access and ensure local programs have a cost-effective,
convenient delivery alternative when typical delivery methods
aren't possible.
Through Project DASH, DoorDash powers deliveries on behalf of
non-profits at a discounted rate, enabling the Meals on Wheels
network to address gaps in volunteer coverage. Together, DoorDash
and Meals on Wheels America have already powered free Project DASH
pilots for more than 30 local programs to make 250-500 deliveries
this year.
"DoorDash has been like a best friend that you can always call,"
said Amanda Fowler, Assistant
Director, LaPorte County Meals on Wheels in Michigan City, Indiana. "When a volunteer has
been unable to deliver due to illness, etc., they have been right
there to help ensure that everyone gets fed. When we need to
deliver extra meals for a holiday, DoorDash is right there to help.
This partnership has allowed us to seamlessly and efficiently
deliver meals and ensure food quality and safety."
In addition to stepping in when volunteers cannot make
deliveries, Project DASH can be a solution to reduce Meals on
Wheels waiting lists by expanding to new delivery routes without
the need for permanent driver capacity. It can also reduce fleet
maintenance expenses including insurance, gas, repairs, and
more.
"We're honored to partner with Meals on Wheels America to serve
seniors across the United States,"
said Daniel Riff, Head of DoorDash
Drive - Government and Nonprofit. "Project DASH supports existing
volunteer efforts by making deliveries more efficient, ensuring no
one goes hungry when a volunteer driver can't make it, and reducing
the number of seniors on waitlists. We're excited to be a small
part of helping local Meals on Wheels programs better fulfill their
mission of addressing senior hunger."
DoorDash has recently expanded its support by including Meals on
Wheels America in its latest consumer-facing
campaign celebrating more than 100 million meals delivered by
Project DASH. Between now and August 25, 2024, DoorDash
customers can use promo code PROJECTDASH at checkout on any order
and DoorDash will donate $3 to three
national charities including Meals on Wheels America.
For more information on Meals on Wheels America, please visit
www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
For every purchase using promo code PROJECTDASH between
7/29/24 and 8/25/24, DoorDash will donate $1 each to United Way Worldwide, Feeding
America*, and Meals on Wheels America, up to $400,000 total. Promo code is valid from
7/29/2024 – 8/25/2024, or until
maximum donation is reached. Limit 3 codes per customer, no minimum
purchase amount required. Not valid in IL. Not valid on orders
placed at Sephora, At Home, Party City, Pet Food Express, and
Chick-fil-A.
ABOUT DOORDASH
DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is a
technology company that connects consumers with their favorite
local businesses in more than 30 countries across the globe.
Founded in 2013, DoorDash builds products and services to help
businesses innovate, grow, and reach more customers. DoorDash is
your door to more: the local commerce platform dedicated to
enabling merchants to thrive in the convenience economy, giving
consumers access to more of their communities, and providing work
that empowers.
ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
Meals on Wheels America
is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000
community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to
addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted
volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution
that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and
well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition,
social connection, safety and much more. By providing funding,
programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels
America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their
communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find
a Meals on Wheels provider near you,
visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
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