Uber to deliver free meals for the hungry in partnership with the Robin Hood Army
New Delhi/IBNS: Uber has announced it will help deliver free meals for the hungry and those impacted by the Covid pandemic in partnership with the Robin Hood Army, a volunteer-based organization, which fights against hunger.
As the RHA’s mobility partner, Uber will provide free rides to its volunteers in 10 cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, and Chandigarh, over a 2 month pilot or test phase of their partnership.
Speaking about Uber’s efforts to feed the hungry, Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said, “We at Uber are committed to reducing urban hunger, a problem that has escalated and impacted millions more across India due to the ongoing pandemic. We’re thrilled to join forces with the Robin Hood Army and be a part of the solution for supporting vulnerable communities in these trying times."
Neel Ghose, Founder, Robin Hood Army, said, “We are delighted and grateful to partner with Uber once again! Our partnership ensures that our Robins have a safe and easy way to travel and mobilize the food, and focus on the primary act of serving millions of people.”
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