CHICAGO, April 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubHub, the
nation's leading online and mobile food ordering and delivery
service, today launched its Feed Kids, Feel Good program to benefit
No Kid Hungry's mission to end childhood hunger in America. In its
second year partnering with the organization, GrubHub, with the
help of its diners and restaurant partners, will raise up to
$75,000 to support No Kid Hungry's
work to ensure that the 16 million kids struggling with hunger in
the U.S. have the healthy food they need, every day.
Beginning today through May 3,
GrubHub will donate $1 for every
order using the code NOHUNGER5 to No Kid Hungry, up to $75,000. Diners across the country can
participate in Feed Kids, Feel Good by simply entering the code
NOHUNGER5 when completing an order on the GrubHub or Seamless
platforms. Just $1 can help No Kid
Hungry feed a child in need 10 healthy meals*. To acknowledge
diners who place an order using the code NOHUNGER5, GrubHub will
send such diners a coupon for 15 percent off a future GrubHub or
Seamless order.
"As a food technology company in more than 800 cities across the
country, we understand the importance of supporting our local
communities," said Matt Maloney,
GrubHub CEO. "Our Feed Kids, Feel Good partnership allows GrubHub's
more than five million active diners a simple yet impactful
opportunity to support No Kid Hungry's numerous local
initiatives—improving school breakfast programs, teaching families
how to prepare healthy meals on a budget and recruiting summer meal
sites—all while enjoying a great meal from their favorite
neighborhood restaurants."
In addition to offering a cost-free, national diner donation,
GrubHub has partnered with top local restaurants in Chicago and New York
City to create exclusive menu items, available only on
GrubHub and Seamless platforms through May
3. For every order placed containing a special menu item,
GrubHub will donate $5 to No Kid
Hungry.
Feed Kids, Feel Good restaurant partners include:
Chicago
|
New
York
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- Old Town
Social
- Lillie's
Q
- Hub 51
- Bub
City
- RPM
Italian
- Ramen-San
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- Casa
Mezcal
- Pounds &
Ounces
- Bar 43
- Station
- Macelleria
- Potatopia
- Black Seed
Bagel
- Mile End
Delicatessen
|
"No Kid Hungry is proud to partner with GrubHub to raise
awareness across the country for the issue of childhood hunger,"
said Debbie Shore, co-founder of
Share Our Strength. "Funds raised through the Feed Kids, Feel Good
program will help us connect kids who struggle with hunger to
hundreds of thousands of healthy meals. We are so proud to be a
part of this unique campaign – one that truly demonstrates that
everyone has a strength to share in the efforts to ensure No Kid
Hungry becomes a reality."
To learn more about GrubHub's Feed Kids, Feel Good donation
program, visit www.blog.grubhub.com. Want to get more involved in
the No Kid Hungry campaign to help end childhood hunger? Check out
NoKidHungry.org.
*This amount is based on the individual experiences of grant
recipients. Contributions will be used to reach the highest number
of children facing hunger in America. Share Our Strength is a
non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
About GrubHub
GrubHub (NYSE:GRUB) is
one of the nation's largest portfolios of online and mobile takeout
food ordering and delivery services. Connecting diners to more than
35,000 restaurants in 800 U.S. cities and London, the
company's platforms and services strive to make takeout better
through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and
an improved delivery experience. The GrubHub portfolio of
brands includes GrubHub, Seamless, AllMenus, MenuPages, Restaurants
on the Run and DiningIn.
About No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in
America, but 1 in 5 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven,
practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today
by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and
families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget.
When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy
food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger
organization Share Our Strength. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.
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