DoorDash Implements Funding and Donation Plans To Offer Support During LA Wildfires
It’s difficult to find words to express and convey the complete devastation the wildfires have caused the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Like many organizations that have come together to try and find ways to support those affected by the catastrophic flames, DoorDash has implemented a plan on how those impacted by the fires can receive relief and support from America’s most popular food delivery app.
According to an announcement issued by DoorDash, it plans to provide immediate support to the local community by providing $150,000 in DoorDash Community Credits to first responders and organizations on the ground. These gift cards will provide immediate support to those in local shelters who have been displaced from their homes and to the firefighters on the frontlines, enabling them to get food and other essential supplies.
They will also support local restaurants by allowing them to apply for relief through their Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, which provides grants of $10,000 to small businesses who have been impacted by natural disasters. They have also allocated $150,000 of Disaster Relief Fund grants specifically for restaurants impacted by these fires. Small businesses can use these funds for structural repairs, supplies, payroll, and more.
A total of $250,000 will also be available for Dasher Relief Fund grants specific to the Los Angeles wildfires. Eligible Dashers who have been impacted by the fires, who have completed at least 10,000-lifetime deliveries, and who have completed at least one delivery in the past 28 days can apply for an emergency assistance grant of up to $1,000 through this grant.
Lastly, $50,000 will be allocated in donated deliveries to any food bank, food pantry, or other anti-hunger community organization through DoorDash’s Project DASH. These deliveries will help ensure that recently displaced people can get groceries, meals, and essential items sent directly to them wherever they’re located.
