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Arby’s generates record $3.4M to fight childhood hunger

November 4, 2014

Arby’s restaurants across the country raised a record-breaking $3.4 million in six weeks for the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry Campaign. This represents a 10-percent increase over fundraising efforts in 2013.

According to a news release, the Arby’s Foundation has contributed nearly $73 million to child-related causes since its inception in 1986. 

From Aug. 18 through Sept. 28, participating Arby’s restaurants across the country teamed up with guests to collect donations for the Arby’s Foundation in support of its mission benefitting the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry Campaign. Guests were encouraged to donate $1 to show their support, and received a pin-up card to sign and display on the walls of their local restaurant.

“Since the beginning of our support of the No Kid Hungry program, the Arby’s system has stood strong behind our goal of helping to ensure that no child goes hungry,” CEO Paul Brown said in a news release. “Each year, we are able to say with pride that we are moving closer to that goal. We are incredibly proud of the role our team members in our company and franchise-owned restaurants play in making a powerful difference in the communities they serve.”

Arby’s is the largest restaurant chain to partner in a nationwide effort with No Kid Hungry.