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Jersey Mike’s raises $4M for Feeding America

Kimberly Redmond//November 29, 2023//

Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro (center) celebrates the 2023 Day of Giving with local charity partner Junior Achievement of the Heartland in Iowa.

Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro (center) celebrates another charitable campaign – the 2023 Day of Giving – earlier this year. - JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro (center) celebrates the 2023 Day of Giving with local charity partner Junior Achievement of the Heartland in Iowa.

Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro (center) celebrates another charitable campaign – the 2023 Day of Giving – earlier this year. - JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

Jersey Mike’s raises $4M for Feeding America

Kimberly Redmond//November 29, 2023//

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Following its recent fundraising effort, Jersey Mike’s Subs donated more than $4 million to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic organization.

According to the Manasquan-based sandwich chain, 20% of all sales Nov. 18-19 at its more than 2,500 locations across the U.S. were donated to the organization, which is working to keep the shelves of food banks stocked this season.

In the past three years, Jersey Mike’s has donated more than $15 million to Feeding America, helping provide over 150 million meals through the nonprofit’s nationwide network of 200-plus partners.

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, said her organization is “deeply grateful for partners like Jersey Mike’s in the movement to end hunger.”

She added, “Their ongoing commitment to the mission is helping to support communities and nourish futures.”

The conclusion of the Feeding America campaign comes as the popular fast casual kicks off another outreach initiative for the holidays. 

This year Jersey Mike's will once again raise funds for Wreaths Across America, matching every $17 wreath sponsorship made online through Dec. 8, for a total of up to $250,000.
This year, Jersey Mike’s will once again raise funds for Wreaths Across America, matching every $17 wreath sponsorship made online through Dec. 8, for a total of up to $250,000. – WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Jersey Mike’s will once again raise funds for Wreaths Across America, a coordinated effort across the country to remember fallen heroes by placing a wreath on the grave sites of . This year, the chain seeks to help WAA reach its goal of having a fresh wreath on every eligible marker at Arlington National Cemetery for Dec. 16, National Wreaths Across America Day.

According to Jersey Mike’s, the company will match every $17 wreath sponsorship made online through Dec. 8, for a total of up to $250,000.

Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s – which is known for its many philanthropic efforts – has supported the WAA’s mission “to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation the value of freedom,” contributing more than $3.5 million, according to founder and CEO Peter Cancro.

Nationwide, more than 2.7 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths were placed last year in honor of service members, including those buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

“The incredible team at Jersey Mike’s Subs has been such a tremendous part of the growth of the program for more than a decade,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “Their continued support ensures that we will be able to fulfill our mission in remembrance of the brave men and women who committed themselves unselfishly at the most critical moments in our nation’s history to ensure our freedom.”