Bridget.Hold67@stu.bmmc.cuny.edu For Immediate Release
Uber Eat away food insecurity
Long Island Cares partners with Uber to make an effort to stop to food insecurity
LI: Long Island Cares today announced a new partnership with Uber, this partnership will help individuals facing food insecurity and provide meals for free delivery to people and their families.
“Unemployment is causing the increase in food insecurity,” says Paule Pachter, president at Long Island Cares. “94,361 people have turned to Long Island Cares for emergency food assistance.”
“The partnership between Uber and Long Island Cares aims to provide meals to those in need without them having to leave their home and spend money on transportation,” says Travis Kalanick, a cofounder of Uber. “We are working towards a future for those who struggle with food insecurity.”
The benefits of this new partnership include.
· Uber will provide families with a card with three meal deliveries per day
· Families with five or more will be eligible for more deliveries
· People who struggle with food insecurity will no longer have to go to the food banks instead, they will be able to choose meals through the Uber app partnered with Long Island Cares
About Long Island Cares: Long Island Cares is an organization that provides accessible food banks in Freeport, Bethpage, Huntington Station, Lindhurst, and Hauppauge NY to help individuals facing food insecurity. We advocate for youths who face food insecurity, by hosting food drives in schools and providing them and their families with assistance.
About Uber: Uber’s food delivery service, Uber Eats, provides people with a convenient solution by having quality meals delivered to their doorstep. This service offers a wide range of cuisine options, allowing customers to explore diverse food choices from local restaurants and now Long Island Cares food banks. Uber Eats not only simplifies meal ordering but also supports local businesses and organizations, as it helps them reach a broader customer base and benefit people, especially during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
