Grubhub Marks Hunger Action Month by Expanding Support to Combat Food Insecurity in Chicago and New York City

At Grubhub, closing the hunger gap is a key focus of our community impact efforts. Through the Grubhub Community Fund, we work to reduce food insecurity, recover and redirect food that would otherwise go to waste, and support the organizations leading this fight.

This September, in recognition of Hunger Action Month, we deepened our impact in New York City and Chicago with volunteer events, matching grants, and ongoing support for the Food Bank for New York City and Greater Chicago Food Depository - two organizations that each partner with 800+ pantries and community groups to reach families in need. Together, more than 110 Grubhub employees packed over 20,000 pounds of food, and the Grubhub Community Fund amplified their efforts with $100,000 in matching grants across both cities.

"After years of partnering with the Food Bank for NYC and the Greater Chicago Food Depository during Hunger Action Month, I'm proud we continue to find new ways to strengthen these relationships and drive meaningful impact to combat food insecurity," said Brianna Morris, associate director of community impact at Grubhub. "Launching employee volunteer days in both NYC and Chicago has been especially rewarding. It's inspiring to see our team step into the community, lend a hand, and deepen their understanding of the difference this work makes to help close the hunger gap."

Across our offices, teams rolled up their sleeves for volunteer days that brought employees into the heart of the fight against food insecurity. In New York, employees gathered at Food Bank For NYC's Distribution Center in the Bronx, and in Chicago, they headed to the Greater Chicago Food Depository headquarters - repacking food at both organizations. Together, these efforts helped ensure thousands of meals reached families, seniors, and individuals who needed them most.

"The Grubhub Community Fund plays a powerful role in fighting food insecurity," said Leslie Gordon, President and CEO of Food Bank For NYC. "Their commitment to our mission and continued support of our member agency network is especially visible during Hunger Action Month but felt and appreciated by Food Bank For NYC and our clients every day."

In addition to hands-on support, the Grubhub Community Fund provided $50,000 matching grants to both organizations - doubling last year's support in Chicago and powering Food Bank For NYC's September fundraising campaign. These funds helped strengthen programmatic and operational efforts like community outreach, prepared meals programs, and distribution to local shelters supporting newly arrived migrant families.

"We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support and partnership of Grubhub, particularly in this moment of heightened need," said Kate Maehr, Executive Director and CEO of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. "The generous support from the Grubhub Community Fund is a true reflection of our shared commitment to uplifting local communities and ensuring that no neighbor goes hungry. Together, we are making a difference."

With the support of the Grubhub Community Fund, we're proud to stand alongside organizations like Food Bank for NYC and the Greater Chicago Food Depository as they lead the fight against hunger. Together, we're taking meaningful action - through funding, partnership, and hands-on volunteerism - to help close the hunger gap in the communities we call home.

*The Grubhub Community Fund is a donor-advised fund at a national sponsoring organization. The Fund is funded by diner donations that come through our Donate the Change round-up feature within the Grubhub app and website. Grubhub matches contributions up to $4 million each year on eligible Grubhub+ orders.