The Greg Hill Foundation and Grubhub Mark Fifth Year of Restaurant Strong Partnership

BOSTON, MA – The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub are proud to announce the distribution of $775,000 in grants to 155 independent restaurants across the country, made possible through the Grubhub Community Fund. Now its fifth year, the partnership continues its shared mission of strengthening local restaurants and the communities they serve.

This year’s funding reflects a targeted investment in regions where independent restaurants play a vital economic and cultural role. Of the total awarded, 10 percent were allocated to restaurants in Chicago and New York, while 20 percent supported businesses in Boston, Philadelphia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, in addition to the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston areas. The remaining funds were distributed to restaurants nationwide, ensuring a broad geographic impact.

We also recognized 28 restaurants for their commitment to the community through the Restaurant Strong Community Award. These small businesses are the heart of local neighborhoods, fueling social change through direct action. Whether through volunteerism, charitable meals, partnerships with local nonprofits, or other meaningful community-driven initiatives, this award honors the businesses that reflect the heart and spirit of their neighborhoods.

As Grubhub and the Restaurant Strong Fund mark five years of collaboration, this program continues to respond to the evolving needs of small businesses. With ongoing economic challenges facing the restaurant industry, this program remains committed to helping operators not only sustain their businesses but also grow and thrive within their communities. To date the partnership has awarded nearly $20 million in grants to restaurants across the United States.

The restaurants selected to receive grants from the Restaurant Strong Fund will be provided with much-needed resources for their small businesses. These funds will assist in updating technology and equipment, marketing and public relations services, staff training programs, staff incentivized wages, maintenance/updating of current infrastructure, and construction or addition of outdoor seating.