Waitr, local restaurants launch Holiday food drive in Monroe

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Louisiana-based Waitr has partnered with local restaurants and grocers to launch a local food drive to help feed families in need this Holiday season. Effective immediately, Waitr will collect non-perishable food donations at select Monroe area-restaurant locations to support area food banks, who need donations more than ever before.

Already dealing with increased demand caused by the pandemic, food banks are now facing a new challenge – rising food prices. The higher costs put even more strain on food banks trying to help millions of Americans, including here in the Monroe area.

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Waitr has partnered with these area restaurants for the Holiday food drive:

  • Pizza Fest, 2207 Cypress St., West Monroe

  • Daq’s Wings & Grill, 2217 Forsythe Ave., Monroe

  • Burger Grind, 1405 N. 7th St., West Monroe

  • Taco Bandido, 3606 Cypress St., West Monroe

  • Taco Bandido, 2127 Forsythe Ave., Monroe

Items can be dropped off in the donation bins at each participating partner through the week of Christmas, during their regular business hours. Those dropping off food will receive a $5 off coupon with Waitr the next time they use the service. Waitr will then deliver all the collected food items to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.

Online food delivery service Waitr has begun a local food drive, partnering with restaurants in Monroe and West Monroe.
Online food delivery service Waitr has begun a local food drive, partnering with restaurants in Monroe and West Monroe.

In addition, those ordering from their favorite restaurant using the Waitr app or website Waitrapp.com will have the option to make a monetary donation. Waitr will send those making donations a code for a free future delivery. Waitr will match a portion of all the customers’ donations.

The most-needed food bank items include proteins (canned tuna, dried or canned beans, soup, peanut butter), grains (high-fiber cereal, oatmeal, pasta, rice), canned fruits and vegetables and bottled water.

Waitr operates an online ordering technology platform, providing delivery, carryout and dine-in options. Waitr and its other delivery services operate in over 1,000 cities in the U.S.

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