June 8, 2023 3:20 a.m. 

The FISH of Roseburg and DoorDash, via its Project DASH initiative are marking the first full year of a partnership in delivering emergency food and supplies to those who are housebound and unable to get to the pantry.

FISH Executive Director David Graham said DoorDash’s Project DASH initiative powers discounted deliveries which enable food banks, pantries and cities to leverage DoorDash logisitics to support their mission. To date, the program has powered more than 3.5 million deliveries, providing an estimated 60+ million meals across the U.S. and Canada.

Graham said, “DoorDash and the FISH have proved the value of this service here in Roseburg”. Graham said, “In this first year of operation, we have delivered over 600 food boxes to those who would not have had access to this kind of service, that impact is enormous”.

Graham said those who are unable to drive, a senior who uses Meals on Wheels, or those who are injured and just not mobile, can call FISH at 672-5242 and speak to a volunteer. Graham said the client’s order will be processed, then a DoorDash driver will come to the warehouse, pick up the order, then deliver it to the client, at no cost to them.

Graham said there is an eleven-mile radius limit for deliveries, which allows them to deliver into Sutherlin or even parts of Winston.

Call FISH or go to www.fishofroseburg.org for more information.