Top Charitable Giving News

FAT Brands to Donate 10,000 Meals to First Responders and Fire Evacuees in California

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of iconic LA-based burger chain, Fatburger, is showing support for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, donating 10,000 meals to first responders and fire evacuees. Over the next several days, Fatburger, via its food truck, the “Fatmobile,” will be serving up 10,000 meals at first responder sites […]

Wayback Burgers’ Annual Donation Day Set for January 14

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, announced its Annual Donation Day on Tuesday, January 14. On this day, 10% of all sales will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), a nationwide organization dedicated to providing safe spaces, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities for youth. Since […]

Scooter’s Coffee Donates $40K to Nonprofit, Reading Is Fundamental

Scooter’s Coffee partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to bring the joy of reading to elementary students last week. Joe Thornton, CEO of Scooter’s Coffee, visited a Dallas area elementary school Friday to both share his love of books and the importance of reading with students.   According to RIF, 25 million children in the United […]

Scooter’s Coffee Donating to Children’s Hospitals in Nebraska and Arizona

Scooter’s Coffee brought smiles to children and their families and made donations to two pediatric hospitals to directly support their healthcare mission through celebrations tied to the beloved board game CANDY LAND. The drive-thru specialty coffee company presented checks for $10,000 to both the Phoenix Children’s Foundation in Phoenix, Ariz. as well as Children’s Nebraska […]

Krak Boba Gives Back During Thanksgiving Week

Southern California-based boba brand Krak Boba is dedicated to not only inspire guests through their innovative, handcrafted drinks, but also to better the communities they serve. During the week of Thanksgiving, the beloved boba franchise volunteered their time and resources to take part in two community events in the greater Los Angeles area that directly […]

Bojangles Spreads Holiday Cheer by Gifting $1,000 to 10 Local Teachers

Bojangles is celebrating the season of giving by recognizing the hard work and dedication of educators across its footprint. To spread extra holiday cheer, the restaurant chain awarded $10,000 in “BO”nuses to 10 deserving teachers, underscoring the chicken-and-biscuit brand’s commitment to supporting literacy and education. Each selected educator received a $1,000 bonus to purchase classroom […]

Happy Joe’s Announces Recipient of Newly Created Scholarship Award

Happy Joe’s, the rapidly-growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, has announced the inaugural recipient of its recently created Hollie Matthys’ Scholarship Award: Makynzee Balluff. The award was designed to support all salaried or hourly employees who meet the criteria outlined in the employee handbook on their educational journeys. Recipients of the award are eligible to […]

Wendy’s Brings Back Frosty Key Tags

The countdown is on, and the wait is nearly over! Wendy’s beloved Frosty Key Tags are officially returning to restaurants and in-app on December 9. The $3 Frosty Key Tag offers fans free Jr. Frosty Treats with purchase all year long – an extra sweet deal at a great value. Proceeds from each Frosty Key Tag sold will directly […]

Buddy’s bar-b-q Announces Toy Drive for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

With a passion for community involvement and generosity, East Tennessee’s go-to bar-b-q restaurant, Buddy’s bar-b-q, is excited to announce their holiday toy drive for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. This holiday season, with so many children and their families having to spend their holidays away from home at the hospital, Buddy’s is inspired to bring comfort […]

Better-For-You Concept 3Natives Acai & Juicery Announces Partnership with GiftAMeal

3Natives Acai & Juicery, a Florida-based health-focused fast-casual concept, announces its collaboration with GiftAMeal, an innovative cause-marketing program that turns customer photos into meals for local families in need. GiftAMeal will be implemented at 38 3Natives locations, marking a significant step forward in their shared mission to combat hunger and support local communities. Renowned for their fresh, […]

FAT Brands Foundation Announces Giving Campaign

FAT Brands Foundation, the charitable arm of FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns restaurant brands including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, announced the launch of an End of Year Giving Campaign, starting on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, and running through Jan. 5, 2025. Donations will support […]

The Dickey Foundation Provides Grants to First Responders

The Dickey Foundation has continued its mission to support and equip first responders, providing grants throughout November to enhance public safety and protect communities nationwide. These grants offer lifesaving tools and cutting-edge resources, leaving a lasting impact on the communities served: “Supporting our first responders means providing the tools they need to keep themselves and the […]

Salad and Go to Give Away $172,000 to Nonprofits

Less than two months since its inception, Salad and Go Charities is inviting qualified nonprofits in Arizona, Texas, Nevada and Oklahoma to apply for grants up to $10,000 each to address hunger and food insecurity in their local communities.    In October, Salad and Go raised over $172,000 to support the Nourishing Communities Grants Program of […]

HTeaO Raises Nearly $119K to Benefit Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative

HTeaO, the nation’s premier iced tea franchise, announces the success of its third annual Round-Up campaign, which raised an impressive $118,879.72 throughout October to benefit the Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative. The initiative, active across all HTeaO locations from October 1-31, encouraged customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100% of contributions funding Hope […]

Swig Raises $300K in One Month for Breast Cancer Patients

Swig’s 5th annual Save The Cups campaign, which raises money for breast cancer patients, smashed its 2024 goal to raise $300,000 in one month. This October, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda raised more than $364,000, bringing Save The Cups’ five-year total to over $1 million. Save The Cups is not just another give-back campaign — it’s a […]

KFC Foundation Awards $2.5M in Scholarships

In 2024, the KFC Foundation awarded $2.5 million in scholarships, empowering over 450 KFC restaurant employees across the United States to pursue their educational dreams. Of those recipients, eleven received $20,000 scholarships, while hundreds of others were awarded amounts from $2,500 to $10,000.  Alondra Brito of Glendale, AZ earned a $20,000 KFC Foundation scholarship. As […]

Olo Launches ‘Round Up Donations’ Functionality

Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, announced the launch of “Round Up Donations,” enabling guests to effortlessly contribute to charitable causes during checkout. Piloted in collaboration with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, this feature allows guests to round up their order total to support No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in America, […]

PowerSoul Cafe Becomes Philanthropic Partner for National Celiac Association

Since launching the first PowerSoul Cafe in March 2024, Dina Mitchell, founder of the world’s first certified gluten-free fast-food restaurant chain made her goals known: to fill a true void in quick service options for those with celiac, non-celiac gluten sensitivities, allergies and other dietary restrictions, while at the same time providing food and smoothies that are good for and enjoyed by all. Enhancing that vision, Dina and PowerSoul Café […]

Hardee’s Partners with Caring For Others to Aid in Hurricane Relief

Nothing says goodness quite like scratch-made biscuits, friendly football rivalries and giving back to those in need. In that spirit, Hardee’s announced it’s teaming up with Atlanta-based nonprofit Caring For Others to serve southeastern and Appalachian communities beginning to recover from recent hurricanes. On Saturday, Nov. 16, just prior to the top 10 matchup game, […]

Burger King Foundation Starts Accepting Applications for Scholarships

Knowledge is power, and for the Burger King Foundation, empowering students and communities to reach their fullest academic potential is at the very heart of the organization. This fall, the Burger King Foundation is helping to make higher education dreams a reality – for both Burger King Team Members and graduating high schooler students across North […]

The Big Biscuit Teaming Up with Pajama Jam

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is BIG on community and rising to meet the needs of area children facing homelessness and poverty. The restaurant is teaming up with Q104 for Pajama Jam, an annual pajama collection drive. Starting […]