Mayor Cherelle Parker and Grubhub have partnered to provide 500 meals to families connected to William Cramp Elementary School in an attempt to address food insecurity in North Philadelphia. The meal assistance is a component of Grubhub’s ongoing Serving the City program, which has demonstrated promise in its goal of reducing hunger in underprivileged communities.
As the holiday season approaches, Mayor Parker, supported by a collaboration with Grubhub, aims to increase awareness of food accessibility in order to develop a more comprehensive response to Philadelphia’s pervasive food insecurity, which affects 15.2 percent of the city’s population, according to a press release from the City of Philadelphia.
As stated in a press release, “Food insecurity is a significant barrier for some of our families, and hunger or the lack of good nutrition negatively impacts our children’s health and learning capabilities.” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Ed.D., emphasized the significance of nutritional support for academic success. According to the City of Philadelphia, the School District currently provides about 104,000 lunches every day, and the addition of 5,000 dinners for students enrolled in after-school activities shows their dedication.
Grubhub works to close the gap by partnering with local restaurants like El Coqui and Freddy & Tony’s and bringing community-forward solutions to the forefront in partnership with local eateries and city officials. Brett Swanson, the CEO of Grubhub, explained the success of their Serving the City program, which last year delivered over 40,000 meals in major cities and is about to step up operations in Philadelphia in an effort to reach more people in dire need of help.
“Building strong partnerships between government, local businesses, and innovative tech companies like Grubhub is key to creating thriving local economies,” said City Councilmember Quetzy Lozada, highlighting the collaborative spirit. This sentiment was echoed at the event, which was attended by notables like Chief Deputy Mayor Vanessa Gerret-Harley, Principal Dr. Yonaira Rodriguez, and Chief Education Officer Dr. Debora Carrera. The synergy of efforts hinted at a stronger, more capable approach to tackling the enormous challenge of food insecurity, as stated in the City of Philadelphia report.
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