Noodles & Company Partners with No Kid Hungry to Continue the Fight Against Childhood Hunger with Over $2 Million Raised to Date

For the fifth straight year, guests can donate $2 to No Kid Hungry and earn a free regular shareable; Noodles Rewards members will also earn 350 bonus points for donating

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Sep 01, 2020, 12:50 ET

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, known and loved for serving classic noodle, Zoodle and Caulifloodle dishes from around the world, today announced it will team up with No Kid Hungry for the fifth consecutive year to help in the fight against childhood hunger in America. To join the fight, guests can add a $2 donation to their order from September 4 through October 15, 2020 which can provide up to 20 healthy meals for kids in need.* For each donation, Noodles & Company will offer guests a coupon for a free shareable valued at $5 to enjoy on their next visit. New this year, Noodles Rewards members will also receive a bonus 350 rewards points for donating.

Noodles & Company Partners with No Kid Hungry to Continue the Fight Against Childhood Hunger with Over $2 Million Raised to Date

"Now more than ever, it is important to empower and give back to our communities, and we are thrilled to partner once again with No Kid Hungry," said Stacey Pool, chief marketing officer at Noodles & Company. "Since the pandemic began, more families have found themselves struggling with financial challenges and facing food insecurity. As a long-time partner of No Kid Hungry, we are proud to continue our role in helping to end childhood hunger."

Donating to No Kid Hungry through Noodles & Company is easy. Guest who order online, through the Noodles Rewards app or in-person, and donate $2 will receive a coupon for a free shareable (a $5 value), which can be used on their next visit. As an added bonus, Noodles Rewards members who donate $2 online or via the app will also receive an additional 350 points to their Rewards account, redeemable towards exciting rewards such as free delivery.

As one of the leading restaurant partners to No Kid Hungry, Noodles & Company has raised over $2 million to date throughout its annual campaigns, helping to provide meals to hungry children across America. Due to the coronavirus, the rate of childhood hunger has nearly doubled from its pre-pandemic rate. In fact, 1 in 4 children could face hunger this year. Noodles & Company and their guests will work together again this year to raise critical funds to help feed these children.

"We are honored and thankful to partner with Noodles & Company for the fifth consecutive year," said Diana Hovey, senior vice president at Share Our Strength, the organization behind No Kid Hungry. "They share our commitment to ensuring that no child in this country will go hungry again, and we could not be more grateful to them and their generous guests."

For more information on Noodles & Company, please visit noodles.com, and for more information on No Kid Hungry, please visit nokidhungry.org.

*$1 can provide up to 10 meals. Meal equivalency varies during COVID-19 relief. Learn more at NoKidHungry.org/OneDollar

About Noodles & Company
Since 1995, Noodles & Company has been serving noodles your way, with noodles and flavors that you know and love to new ones you're about to discover. From indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to better-for-you Zoodles and Other Noodles, the company serves a world of flavor in every bowl. Made up of more than 450 restaurants and 10,000 passionate team members, Noodles was named one of the Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal for its unique culture built on the value of "Loving Life," which begins by nourishing and inspiring every team member and guest who walks through the door. To learn more or find the location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com.

About No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in America. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 4 kids could face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.

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