With hunger in the Philippines on the rise, online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda continues its fight against hunger while promoting sustainability under its flagship program Let’s Do Our Pau-rt (LDOP).
The company initially rolled out LDOP last year to contribute to an economically inclusive and environmentally resilient Philippines. As the program grows, LDOP maintains its core principles of environmental protection and community development, while reinforcing the mission to fight hunger as one of the focus areas.
According to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) report, hunger among Filipinos increased to 12.6% in December 2023, up from 9.8% in September of the same year. With this, the company stepped up its efforts with various initiatives, including food donation drives and educational campaigns.
Daniel Marogy, chief executive officer of foodpanda Philippines, said that “a huge part of our job is making sure our hungry customers receive their food on their doorstep as quickly as possible. But we know full well that countless other Filipinos struggle to feed themselves and their families, and we want to make a difference.”
Combating hunger and food waste together
foodpanda’s ongoing partnership with Scholars of Sustenance, a global food rescue foundation, continues to reach new heights as the two organizations joined forces to donate surplus food to a community and train employees on food upcycling.
With the help of SOS, surplus items such as vegetables and fruits were rescued, and foodpanda employees assisted in turning them into 500 meals for senior citizens residing in the Manila Boystown Complex.
In addition to collaborating with SOS Ph, foodpanda donates food to various communities through partnerships with different organizations. For instance, during National Elderly Week in General Santos City, they donated over a thousand meals to senior citizens as part of the free medical drive.
In the spirit of Christmas, an additional 200 meals were provided to the elderly at Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and Other Special Cases (GRACES), which is a facility run by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Supporting young students
Marogy shared that they’re also extending support to children through meal donations. “Recognizing that childhood is a crucial time for proper nutrition, we initiated this effort to support them in line with our zero hunger commitment,” he said.
In collaboration with foodpanda partner vendors, as well as teacher and online influencer Ronnie Villadores, foodpanda provided meals to elementary students at Jose Divinagracia Elementary School and Anas Elementary School, respectively.
Marogy added that they are not limiting their support to a specific age group or location. “We’re ready to lend a hand wherever we see a need because hunger doesn’t discriminate based on where you are or how old you are. As champions of sustainability, we’re stepping up to make a real impact on one of the biggest issues in our country.”
“It’s a double win — we’re not only championing the environment by fighting food waste but also making sure no one goes hungry in the process,” Marogy said.
