Uber Eats has launched its Eat Local campaign, which will commit $20 million through various initiatives to support independent restaurant owners and operators in 2021 as the industry continues to face COVID-related challenges.
This support package includes $4.5 million in microgrants to be administered by the nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation to support restaurants active on Uber’s platforms in any U.S. city, waived and reduced fees for restaurants who use Uber Eats services, reduced delivery fees for consumers who order from independent restaurants, and matched consumer contributions to restaurants made using the Restaurant Contribution feature in Uber Eats.
The National Restaurant Association applauds this effort to support independent restaurants. “Restaurants continue to face unprecedented challenges this winter. Uber’s support underscores the importance of the entire restaurant and foodservice industry working together as one to advance our recovery efforts,” said Tom Bené, president and CEO of the NRA, in a statement. “These microgrants will help independent restaurants stay open and continue serving their customers and their communities.”
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