Beachwood Food Delivery Program Recognized By Federal Government

BEACHWOOD, OH — The Beachwood Delivers fee-free delivery service has been recognized by the White House and within the pages of the president's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force: Final Report and Recommendations.

The program saved restaurants and residents more than $60,000, according to city officials. It is now one of nine programs being highlighted in the task force's Final Report, which includes recommendations for how to better handle the COVID-19 pandemic while protecting vulnerable groups and businesses.

Between Dec. 21 and March 31, the program was responsible for delivering more than $75,000 in orders. The program was extended twice by Beachwood because of its popularity.

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"It served 10 Beachwood restaurants and delivered only to Beachwood addresses (including businesses and hotels). Participating restaurants saved more than $22,000 by using the fee-free service instead of third-party delivery apps," the city said in a statement.

The full task force report has been shared online.