Subway and Feeding America are teaming up to provide up to 15 million meals to feed people in need across the country, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
With the purchase of every Footlong through April 30 for takeout, catering and delivery, Subway will provide a meal to Feeding America, whose local partner is the Foodbank Inc. in Dayton.
Feeding America officials are predicting food banks will be needing an additional estimated $1.4 billion over the next six months to feed people in need because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Subway and its guests are lending support by ordering from participating restaurants through the Subway app, on order.subway.com or by visiting Subway.com to find their closest restaurant offering takeout.
“Subway has always been a part of the community to provide delicious subs and a helping hand – and we plan to continue to do just that during this time of hardship,” said Subway’s North America President, Trevor Haynes. “From keeping our restaurants open and safe, to providing better-for-you food options, to our Franchise Owners dedicating their time and donating food, Subway is open to serve. And, we are proud to once again partner with Feeding America to help make sure our neighbors are getting the nutritious meals they need and deserve.”
“Feeding America network food banks have seen an unprecedented increase in need for food assistance across the communities they serve,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “Subway’s donation of 15 million meals will help ease the burden felt by our neighbors struggling with hunger so they can instead focus on navigating this difficult time with their families.”
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