Nonprofit will focus on food insecurity, youth
health education and community grants
DALLAS, Sept. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Salad and Go — which is on
a mission to make nutritious food accessible to everyone — is
launching a nonprofit to transform lives and create a healthier
future for America. Newly formed Salad and Go Charities will expand
the community programs that the one-of-a-kind restaurant concept
has built.
Salad and Go Charities, which operates independently of Salad
and Go, will focus its support in three key areas: donating
nutritious meals, investing in area programs that address food
insecurity, and educating the next generation on healthy habits and
nutrition. The organization will serve the communities in
Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada where Salad and Go operates its more
than 140 stores, and the restaurant concept has big plans to expand
to more states in the near future.
"Everyone deserves the basic nutrition required for a healthy
life," said Brandi Hale, executive
director of Salad and Go Charities. "Salad and Go Charities is
committed to ensuring more people have reliable access to
nutritious foods. As we expand these programs moving forward, we're
going to serve even more communities in need."
In 2023, Salad and Go donated more than 200,000 meals to
individuals in need, hosted 44 youth education workshops to promote
healthy living and, together with its own guests, raised more than
$355,000 to address food insecurity.
Its Guest Give initiative has raised more than $1.3 million since it launched in 2020, and its
Salad Donation Program has provided more than 900,000 meals across
the communities Salad and Go calls home.
Salad and Go Charities intends to expand the scope and impact of
these programs. Funds raised through Guest Give will go to the
charity's new Nourishing Communities grants program, which allows
qualified nonprofits tackling hunger to apply for grants of up to
$10,000. The nonprofit will also
invite local communities to both donate and volunteer — and connect
those generous individuals to life-changing opportunities to serve
neighbors in need.
"I'm extremely proud to see Salad and Go's community work
amplified through Salad and Go Charities and look forward to the
incredible difference the nonprofit will make," said Charlie Morrison, CEO of Salad and Go. "Our
Salad and Go team is excited to support and promote these
programs."
For more information about Salad and Go Charities, visit
www.saladandgocharities.org
About Salad and Go:
Salad and Go was founded on the belief that everyone deserves
delicious and healthy food. Its unique model leverages Central
Kitchens to bring recipes from its very own Michelin-star trained
chef, including made-to-order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos,
directly to guests — all at an unheard-of affordable price point.
Salad and Go, operating more than 140 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada, is expanding rapidly and now offering
delivery in many of its locations. As part of its mission, Salad
and Go puts emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic
initiatives. Salad and Go foster a company culture that prioritizes
the wellbeing of all team members and is a recipient of the
prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces USA award featured in USA TODAY, a distinction
honoring organizations that are taking the lead in putting their
team members first. Salad and Go's one-of-a-kind model is
fundamentally changing food systems and igniting a positive,
life-changing movement toward better food for all. To learn more
about Salad and Go,
visit https://www.saladandgo.com.
About Salad and Go Charities:
Salad and Go Charities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing nutritious food and youth education to underserved
communities. Through its innovative programs, Salad and Go
Charities aims to create a healthier future, one meal and one
lesson at a time.
For more information, contact:
Carly Wilhem, 360PR+
cwilhelm@360pr.plus
732-237-4533
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