NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana-based ASAP, formerly known as Waitr, made a special holiday delivery to the Second Harvest Food Bank, providing much-needed food donations collected right here in the area. The delivery of the items is the culmination of the company’s month-long holiday food drive.
This year donations were especially critical, as demand has spiked at food banks and pantries around the country, including here in New Orleans, with food-distributing organizations in need of food more than ever. They are feeling the pressure of high food costs, which has resulted in more people needing help to feed their families.
The food app collected non-perishable food donations at area restaurants who partnered with ASAP to help feed local families in need this holiday season. Donations were picked up from Theo’s Pizza locations in New Orleans, Metairie and Harahan); Koz’s Restaurant; Parran’s Po-Boys – Uptown; and Po-Boys of Kenner.
ASAP matched all of the restaurant donations and dropped off the non-perishable food at the Second Harvest Food Bank. The most-needed items were proteins (canned tuna, dried or canned beans, soup, peanut butter), grains (high-fiber cereal, oatmeal, pasta, rice), canned fruits and vegetables, and bottled water.
Those donating food or money received a coupon code for five dollars off their next order with ASAP. They will also be placed in a drawing to win an autographed helmet of NFL Legend Drew Brees, or hundreds of dollars in credits for future orders.
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