The Grubhub Community Fund has awarded a $2 million grant to the American Heart Association Social Impact Funds. This funding aims to support food security, technology innovation, and economic resiliency in New York City and Chicago.
Regina Benjamin, M.D., MBA, chair of the Social Impact Funds Impact Investment Committee and former U.S. Surgeon General, expressed gratitude for the support. She stated, “We are grateful for this generous support, which will help fill a critical resource gap and help communities overcome barriers to high-quality, accessible health care, food security and economic empowerment.”
The American Heart Association Social Impact Funds plans to assist up to 12 organizations with efforts focused on these cities through its sourcing, investment, and performance management processes. Four organizations based in Chicago have already been selected: CareYaya from North Carolina; Farm Generations Corporation from New York; Nectar from Chicago; and RiseKit from Chicago.
Brianna Morris, senior manager of community impact for Grubhub, commented on the initiative’s significance: “At Grubhub, we are committed to creating meaningful change in the communities where we operate… With the American Heart Association being equally committed as us in advancing food security, technology innovation, and economic resiliency… We are excited for the four organizations that have received financial support thus far.”
Organizations receive funding based on their potential solutions addressing social drivers of health and local barriers to equitable health. The funds seek candidates that align with the American Heart Association’s mission.
For more information about these initiatives or other resources provided by the Social Impact Funds visit heart.org/socialimpactfunds.
