FoodCloud / Deliveroo partnership provided 230k meals

ALMOST a quarter of a million meals have been donated to people in Dublin experiencing food insecurity thanks to a partnership between Tallaght-based charity FoodCloud and Deliveroo Ireland.

The partnership, which began in 2022, aims to provide half a million meals for FoodCloud’s network of 650 community and voluntary groups across Ireland by 2024.

The partnership is part of Deliveroo Ireland’s global Full Life campaign which aims to use Deliveroo’s network to support local communities in Ireland.

An in-app charity donation option allows Deliveroo customers to add a ‘round-up’ donation to their orders to the nearest euro, with all proceeds going to FoodCloud.

For every €1 raised, 3.2 meals are provided to people facing food insecurity.

One of the charities being supported by the Deliveroo Ireland and FoodCloud partnership is Empower.

The Deliveroo Ireland and FoodCloud teams recently visited Empower headquarters to learn more about the work being done locally by its staff and volunteers.

Helen Maher, Regional Director, Deliveroo Ireland, said: “We’re pleased to have achieved the significant milestone of providing more than 230,000 meals for vulnerable people across Dublin.

“We couldn’t have achieved this without the incredible support of our customers, partners and riders.

“Deliveroo’s commitment to supporting Irish charities remains firm and we will continue to offer our support to local organisations by donating meals and raising funds for groups like Empower.”

Angela Ruttledge, Head of Public Engagement at FoodCloud said: “It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with Deliveroo Ireland on its Full Life Campaign, promoting awareness of food insecurity across the country.

“By mobilising its customers to donate, Deliveroo Ireland is helping to ensure vulnerable people have access to healthy and nutritious meals.”