By WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org
Grand Rapids-based Pasta Per Trio, the Michigan franchisee of Noodles & Company, announced today that it will partner with No Kid Hungry® for the fourth consecutive year to help end childhood hunger in America.
By donating $2 to the nonprofit campaign at participating Noodles restaurants through Sept. 24, guests will receive a coupon for a free Shareable item to enjoy on their next visit. In addition, Noodles will match every $2 donation made on August 28. Each $2 donation helps supply 20 meals to kids in need. There are two Noodles locations near the Wyoming/Kentwood area, 3871 Rivertown Pkwy SW, Grandville, 5070 28th St. SE, and 2289 East Beltline, Grand Rapids.
Locally, the No Kid Hungry® campaign supports children who attend Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kelloggsville Public Schools.
Studies by No Kid Hungry® indicate that one in six kids experiences hunger on a regular basis and that 95 percent of teachers believe hunger impacts their students’ ability to succeed. In addition, 77 percent of teachers directly correlate hunger with poor academic performance. With the start of the academic year, Noodles believes there is no better time than now to support families struggling to afford enough food for their families.
“In 2018, Noodles & Company guests in Michigan donated more than $25,000 to make an impact on childhood hunger,” said Tom Shephard, vice president of Pasta Per Trio, the Michigan Noodles & Company franchisee. “We’re proud to serve great food and believe there is no reason any child in Michigan should be hungry. With the help of our guests, we’re committed to doing our part for families in need in our state.”
With the help of its guests, Noodles has donated nearly $1.7 million, or approximately 17 million meals, to No Kid Hungry® since 2016. This year, the company hopes to raise more than $550,000 nationally.
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Noodles will also participate in ‘No Kid Hungry Live with Busy Philipps,’ a livestreamed variety show. The show will feature funny moments and games, interviews, and a special money-can’t-buy giveaway experience offered by No Kid Hungry/Dine at Noodles & Company to one lucky viewer. The 90-minute show will stream on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Viewers must visit NoKidHungry.org/Dine to enter for a chance to win the sweepstakes and to find participating restaurants. The sweepstakes will run Sept. 4 – 30.
