Delayed Gift? DoorDash Saves the Day with "Last Minute Rescue" Activation

Dec. 18, 2025

DoorDash and GUT Los Angeles are launching “Last Minute Rescue,” a social-powered sweepstakes aiding shoppers whose holiday gifts are caught in shipping delays. 

From December 20-21, DoorDash is inviting consumers to participate in the sweepstakes for the chance to win a last-minute replacement gift from DoorDash, showing how they can get just about anything on DoorDash. From the latest tech and beauty products to toys, apparel and more, it’s DoorDash to the rescue.

Jennifer Richardi, Head of Brand & Creative at DoorDash said:

“The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but even the best-laid plans can go sideways. When that must-have gift doesn’t show up on time or a package doesn’t quite make the sleigh, DoorDash steps in to keep the magic on track. From beauty and tech to apparel and more, our holiday rescue is about getting the presents you need today - not in ‘two days.’”

 

For anyone who treats holiday-gift procrastination like a sport, simply enter for a chance to get a replacement gift in time for holiday celebrations. DoorDash is the ultimate accomplice for last-minute shoppers, and the Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes turns those dreaded “shipping delay” alerts into a chance to score replacement gifts (before anyone notices they were ordered late).

Bruno Acanfora, Chief Creative Officer at GUT Los Angeles said:

“‘Last Minute Rescue’ is built on a simple truth: modern holiday stress is fueled by logistics, not lack of intention. So instead of adding more holiday noise, we built something useful that shows up exactly when things start to fall apart.”

 

Entry details: 

• Use #HolidayRescueSweepstakes and @DoorDash to comment on DoorDash’s sweepstakes posts if you could use some holiday rescuing.
• This comment will trigger participation in the sweepstakes, and an auto DM will be sent from DoorDash with a link to the entry form. 
• Complete the entry form with details including the delayed gift item, value of item, etc. Bonus points for attaching a screenshot of the tragically delayed shipping update.
• DoorDash will select winners who will receive $100,000 in gifts, redeemable with the provided promo codes and gift replacement link sent via email.
• All winners will be announced starting on December 22.

In addition, for twelve days leading to the sweepstakes, a total of 60 customers (who are facing shipping delays) will receive a gift card covering the entire cost of their missing gift. 

Terms & Conditions.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Sweepstakes will start on or about 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time ("PT") on 12/21/25 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 12/22/25. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., at least 18 and the age of majority in their state of residence (19 in AL & NE; 18 in all other states). See Official Rules for details on eligibility requirements, how to enter, prize description & limitations. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: DoorDash, Inc.

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