North Texas Food Bank, U.S. Rep. Veasy, and DoorDash Mark 1.3 Million Meals Delivered in North Texas
June 21 2024 - 10:00AM
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), U.S. Representative Marc Veasey
(TX-33), and DoorDash marked 1.3 million meals delivered to senior
North Texans facing hunger. NTFB’s partnership with DoorDash’s
Project DASH powered the deliveries. As part of today’s
celebration, U.S. Representative Veasey marked the milestone by
providing a ceremonial food box to a DoorDash Dasher.
This month, DoorDash is celebrating more than 100 million meals
delivered through its partners to seniors, parents, and people
facing transportation challenges or other barriers to food access.
NTFB partners with Project DASH to deliver food boxes to seniors
experiencing food insecurity in North Texas. Launched in 2018,
Project DASH has powered over 6 million deliveries of more than 100
million meals across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
"Many senior adults facing hunger lack access to transportation
or are unable to leave home due to health or mobility issues,"
stated Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food
Bank. "Project DASH addresses this challenge, enabling
organizations like NTFB to reach these individuals. Delivering 1.3
million meals demonstrates the power of collaboration in ensuring
no Texan goes hungry. These meals are particularly crucial now, as
the need for food assistance has increased beyond pandemic levels.
A recent report from Feeding America reveals that Texas has
surpassed California to become the state with the highest number of
people facing hunger, with nearly 5 million residents
affected."
“I congratulate the North Texas Food Bank and DoorDash’s Project
DASH on reaching this milestone of 1.3 million meals delivered to
people experiencing food insecurity,'' said Representative Veasey.
“In Congress, I’m dedicated to ensuring our community has the
resources it needs to address hunger. This partnership is a game
changer ensuring North Texans get the food they need regardless of
their circumstances.”
“DoorDash is honored to mark 1.3 million meals delivered in
North Texas via Project DASH through our partnership with the North
Texas Food Bank,” said Mike Pomerantz, Head of Central Region
Public Engagement, DoorDash. “Project DASH helps ensure that people
receive the support they need and breaks down barriers to access
for seniors, children, and other people experiencing food
insecurity. We’re proud to continue partnering with organizations
like North Texas Food Bank that leverage the power of these
essential deliveries to serve their communities, ensuring food
travels to people rather than the other way around.”
According to a 2023 report issued by the Urban Institute,
supported by DoorDash, home delivery is a critical tool in reducing
barriers to food access, with more than three in four surveyed
clients citing trouble traveling to food bank sites because of
chronic health conditions or mobility limitations. More than 90
percent of surveyed anti-hunger organizations reported that
partnering with DoorDash allowed them to build capacity for
services they otherwise would not be able to offer. About
three-quarters of surveyed anti-hunger organizations reported that
they could reach new populations and over half named reduced staff
time and reduced transportation costs as key capacity-expanding
benefits of the Project DASH partnership.
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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 the North Texas Food Bank:
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked non-profit
hunger-relief organization that sources, packages and distributes
food through a network of about 500 Partner Agencies and
organizations across 13 North Texas counties. The organization also
provides food to children, seniors and families through various
direct-delivery programs, including mobile pantries.
In its last fiscal year, the NTFB provided access to more than
144 million nutritious meals or nearly 400,000 meals a day, a 5%
percent increase over the prior year. The North Texas Food Bank is
designated a 4-Star Exceptional organization by Charity Navigator
based on its governance, integrity and financial stability, and is
ranked 89th on Forbes 2023 Top 100 Charities in America. NTFB is a
member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief
organization. For more information, www.ntfb.org.
Jeff Smith
North Texas Food Bank
469-891-7022
annak@ntfb.org
Keith Fernandez
DoorDash
945-260-9893
Keith.Fernandez@doordash.com