Salad and Go Raises over $165,000 for Feeding America's Hunger Action Month Campaign

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Oct 19, 2023, 09:56 ET

Company's Guest Give program will help provide over 1.6 million meals* to people experiencing food insecurity

DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salad and Go, a one-of-a-kind drive-thru concept on a mission to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL, today announced it raised more than $167,000 through its September Guest Give program for Feeding America^®'s Hunger Action Month^® campaign. Each September, Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, hosts the annual national campaign designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of hunger in the United States.

Salad and Go Executive Chef Daniel Patino, volunteering at St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, the first food bank in the USA.

"Salad and Go is passionate about providing equitable access to high-quality, nutritious food year-round, and partnering with Feeding America was a natural fit to involve our guests in that mission," says Charlie Morrison, CEO of Salad and Go. "It's been incredible to witness how willing and invested our local community members are in joining us in the fight against hunger."

Through Salad and Go's Guest Give Program, guests had the opportunity to support Feeding America when ordering via Salad and Go at the drive-thru or online. For every $1 donated, 10 meals will be supplied by Feeding America, providing roughly 1.67 million meals to people experiencing hunger both nationally and locally in Salad and Go communities.

"We're pleased to welcome Salad and Go as a first-time supporter of Hunger Action Month, working to support local and national hunger relief efforts," said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. "Nearly 34 million people across the country are experiencing food insecurity. We believe that everyone has a right to healthy food, and support from organizations like Salad and Go help make that possible."

Established in 2020, Salad and Go's Guest Give program has raised over $1M in generous guest donations, including over $350,000 in 2023 alone. During the entire month of October, the Salad and Go team will be engaged in volunteering within the communities they operate, specifically at food banks in the Feeding America network. Additionally, Salad and Go organizes several community initiatives, including a Salad Donation program which has supplied nearly 150,000 salads to help battle hunger this year, and a kids Healthy Habits outreach program which gives kids a powerful toolkit of skills for making everyday healthy choices.

For more information about Salad and Go, visit https://www.saladandgo.com.

*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks.

About Salad and Go:

Salad and Go was founded on the belief that everyone deserves fresh, delicious and healthy food. Our farm-to-fork model brings recipes from our very own Michelin-star trained chef, including made-to-order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos, directly to you – all at an unheard of price point. Focused on a convenient drive-thru only model, Salad and Go operates more than 115 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada and is expanding rapidly. As part of our mission, Salad and Go puts special emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic initiatives and fosters a company culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of all our team members. Our 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 Feeding America:

Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit www.FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.

For more information, contact:

Carly Wilhelm, 360PR+
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732-237-4533

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