WASHINGTON/ SEPTEMBER 27, 2018/ HUNGRY, the online marketplace that connects independent chefs with the corporate office catering market, today announced it has donated funds equivalent to more than 70,000 meals to Washington, D.C.-area and Philadelphia-area food assistance centers, including Feeding America and the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). HUNGRY donates funds equivalent to one meal for every two purchased to those in need via its “Fight Against Hunger” program.
“HUNGRY’s support has helped us provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the 2300+ families we serve weekly. It’s partnerships like this that make the difference and help us continue to feed the many families in Arlington that are in need,” said Charles Meng, AFAC CEO.
One in eight people and one in five children in the U.S. struggles with hunger, according to Feeding America. “No one can thrive on an empty stomach,” said Jeff Grass, HUNGRY CEO. “The HUNGRY team is honored to help feed those in need. Nothing gives our team more joy and we look forward to expanding our reach as we grow.”
HUNGRY’s platform saves companies an average of 33 percent over traditional caterers, while helping chefs earn three to 10 times more per hour than standard culinary jobs*. More than 350 companies in the Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia markets have already put their office food needs in the hands of HUNGRY and its network of top chefs, including Amazon, E-Trade, Microsoft, WeWork, and many more.
HUNGRY provides culinary stars with a platform from which to sell their signature menus directly to corporate customers, who can effortlessly place catering orders via web or phone, which are then delivered by professional HUNGRY staff with meticulous attention to detail. Rather than ordering only from restaurants or traditional caterers, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia-area offices can order directly from a rapidly growing network of talented local chefs.