Social Responsibility News & Media

Tim Hortons to raise money for annual Camp Day

July 7, 2022

Tim Hortons' 31st annual Camp Day returns Wednesday, July 13, when 100% of purchases from all hot and iced coffee sales in the U.S. and Canada will be donated…

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Whataburger hands out $2M in scholarships

June 28, 2022

Whataburger has given 940 scholarships worth over $2 million to students across its 14-state footprint for the 2022-2023 academic year through the company's…

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken teams up with GiftAMeal

June 27, 2022

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has partnered with GiftAMeal, a restaurant app helping to feed people across 12 states, making Lee's the app's largest restaurant…

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Zalat Pizza donates to Make-A-Wish of North Texas

June 21, 2022

Texas-based Zalat Pizza has raised $16,404 for Make-A-Wish North Texas. From May 2021 through May 2022, the brand chose a specialty pizza to feature each…

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Diversified Restaurant Group Awards $100K-plus in educational grants

May 26, 2022

The Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell international franchises, has awarded $135,000 in Live Mas Scholarship grants to eight team…

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Subway Cares Foundation doling out $300K in grants

May 25, 2022

Subway's new Cares Foundation, launched to support communities worldwide, has awarded $300,000 in grants to four non-profit organizations.

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Hardee's, Carl's Jr. bring back Stars for Heroes campaign

May 4, 2022

CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the return of its annual Stars for Heroes program. Now in its 11th year…

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The Taco Bell Foundation awards $8M in scholarships

April 27, 2022

The Taco Bell Foundation is providing than $8 million in scholarships for 772 students. With the help of Taco Bell's Chief Impact Officer, Lil Nas X, the Taco…

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Whataburger to honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

April 27, 2022

Whataburger will celebrate educators during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), according to a press release.

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McDonald's Canada to test EV trucks for distribution

April 14, 2022

A Canadian McDonald's distributor is testing out Volvo Trucks' new electrified heavy-duty trucks, according to a Business Insider report.

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2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards applications now open

March 14, 2022

Applications are being accepted for Chick-fil-A's 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards. The awards are given to 46 non-profits across the U.S., Puerto Rico…

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White Castle continues charitable giving program into 2022

March 2, 2022

White Castle has started a program giving employees the opportunity to have a say in where the company's philanthropic money goes, according to a press release.

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KFC partners with TikToker for $500K grant giveaway to fight hunger

February 25, 2022

Kentucky Fried Chicken is teaming up with TikTok creator Isaiah Garza to launch a TikTok-based grant fund giveaway totaling $500,000 in cash grants to…

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McDonald's makes $100K donation to HBCU band

February 24, 2022

McDonald's USA and its local owner/operators have donated a surprise $100,000 to the Platinum Sound Marching Band at Shaw University, one of the oldest…

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White Castle donates to rival Wendy’s adoption foundation

February 18, 2022

White Castle has donated $10,000 to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, the organization created by Wendy's founder Dave Thomas. Both restaurant chains…

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McDonald's Future 22 campaign spotlights young Black gamechangers

February 4, 2022

McDonald's has launched Future 22, a creative campaign that celebrates the work of 22 young, gifted and Black leaders whose passion and talent are creating…

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Krispy Kreme doling out donuts for blood donations

January 24, 2022

With the nation facing a blood shortage crisis, Krispy Kreme is offering a free original glazed dozen donuts to those who donate blood. January is National…

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McDonald's provides free meals for tornado victims

December 20, 2021

McDonald's units in Kentucky, in conjunction with a McDonald's branded trailer called the McRig, are providing free hot meals for those affected by an EF-…

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White Castle awards $100K to senior care organization

December 7, 2021

The Ingram White Castle Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus-Ohio nonprofit organization that provide a variety of services…

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How McDonald’s is leading the way helping low vision customers: Don’t miss SSIS!

November 10, 2021

McDonald's has played a pioneering role popularizing self-service kiosks and this past year the fast food giant is upping its game by introducing technology to…

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