Food banks across the country are addressing an increased need for food assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jersey Mike’s Subs teamed up with Feeding America over the weekend to provide patrons an opportunity to help those in need. Feeding America® is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, with a network of 200 food banks.
On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, Jersey Mike’s donated 20 percent of sales to Feeding America. On Friday, Jersey Mike’s announced it would donate at least $1 million to help the Feeding America.
More than 37 million people in America face hunger and Feeding America estimates that an additional 17.1 million people could face hunger in the next six months as a result of the pandemic.
“School closures and rising unemployment due to shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders has disproportionately impacted people already at risk of hunger,” said Katie Fitzgerald , Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Feeding America. “We are grateful for Jersey Mike’s generous support of food banks that are in communities helping people who struggle with hunger. This donation will help our member food banks provide more meals to people who need them most.”
“I would like to extend a personal invitation to you and your family to order Jersey Mike’s subs online or through our app this Saturday and Sunday – you’ll help a great national cause, Feeding America, and make a difference in someone’s life,” said Peter Cancro , Founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc.
Across the country, Jersey Mike’s franchise owners are paying it forward in other ways, too. Franchisees have donated millions of subs to local hospitals, first responders, children in need of a meal, senior citizens, and more.
About Feeding America
Feeding America ® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry.
About Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,500 locations open and under development nationwide, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same.
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