DoorDash grants $10,000 to Michigan's Navarro's Mexican Takeout for storm recovery

DoorDash has awarded a $10,000 grant to Navarro’s Mexican Takeout in Muskegon Heights, making it the only Michigan recipient of the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund this summer. The grant will aid the nearly 50-year-old family business in recovering from severe storm damage. The storms in late June caused a three-day power outage, damaging one of Navarro’s freezers and spoiling food. The grant will help fund a new outdoor walk-in cooler, enhancing food storage and resilience against future outages. Navarro’s, known for its stone-ground tamales, has a rich history dating back to 1978. The current owner, Marisela Sierra, plans to use the grant alongside other funding to improve the restaurant's operations and community offerings.