DoorDash Provides $17,000 in Support to NJ Boys & Girls Clubs Through its Community Credits



(CLIFTON, NJ) — The Boys & Clubs in New Jersey is pleased to announce ​a new partnership with DoorDash to support programming for local clubs as part of its Community Credits program. Through this partnership, DoorDash will provide ​$17,000 in ​gift cards to ​17 local Boys & Girls Club​s​ across the state ​helping them ​access meals, essentials, and other items ​that ​will make a difference in their communities during this holiday season.

These DoorDash gift cards will help empower NJ Clubs and the communities they serve to assist in reducing food insecurity and encourage participation in programs that expand access to opportunity. In addition,​C​lubs will use these funds to buy food and supplies ​​​from local businesses​for employee recognition events, holiday programming and family engagement programs.

“Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is grateful to DoorDash for supporting NJ Clubs across the state. The impact of this partnership will provide Club youth, staff and families with access to food, essentials, and more, in their local communities that will really make a difference,” said Susan Haspel, State Director of Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey.

“Community is at the heart of everything that we do, and the Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey do such important work for children across the state,” said Ivan Garcia, Senior Manager of Public Engagement at DoorDash. “We’re thrilled to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey and help them to do more of what really matters: support their communities.”​ 

Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is an alliance of 22 Boys & Girls Club organizations serving more than 55,000 youth ages 5-18 throughout the Garden State.  Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is a collaborative effort representing all Clubs with the purpose of building local Club capacity; raising public awareness; and securing resources and financial support to increase the impact and reach of NJ Clubs.

​​DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local businesses in more than 25 countries across the globe. Founded in 2013, DoorDash builds products and services to help businesses innovate, grow, and reach more customers. DoorDash is building infrastructure for local commerce, enabling merchants to thrive in the convenience economy, giving consumers access to more of their communities, and providing work that empowers. With DoorDash, there is a neighborhood of good in every order.​​​​