CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a show of patriotism during one of the biggest holidays of the year, Southern chicken and biscuits chain Bojangles is giving its customers the chance to give back to their local heroes all month long through a new round-up campaign. Donations will benefit not one, but two military-focused charities: Folds of Honor Foundation (Folds of Honor) and Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots).
From July 1 – Aug. 2, customers can round their tickets up to the nearest dollar at any participating Bojangles and through orders on the app, which Bojangles will donate directly back to both Folds of Honor and Fallen Patriots. In addition, customers who donate $5 or more will receive a coupon for a free sausage biscuit.
“Our nation’s heroes fight for our freedom without asking for recognition or glory, and we feel like this round-up campaign gives customers the chance to say thank you in the same, selfless manner,” said Ken Reynolds, executive director of The Bojangles Foundation. “Together, we can make an impactful difference in support of the inspirational work our military partners are doing in our community.”
Military support is a foundational pillar of the Bojangles Foundation, and the restaurant chain has partnered with both nationally recognized organizations in previous efforts. Folds of Honor is a non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders, and Fallen Patriots is on a mission to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
"We are grateful to our longtime partner Bojangles for its on-going support of Folds of Honor and our recipients," said Lt Col Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. "The outstanding team at Bojangles and it's patriotic customers understand the importance of a life-changing education."
“We are incredibly honored by the tremendous support from the Bojangles team. Their efforts combined with the support from their communities make our mission possible,” said David Kim, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. “We are very grateful for this partnership, and it truly means the world to our scholars to know that their fellow Americans will always honor their sacrifice.”
Celebrate your Fourth of July parties and summer gatherings with Bojangles chicken and biscuits while giving back to the families of heroes in your backyard. For more information, visit www.Bojangles.com or download the Bojangles app.
About Bojangles, Inc.
Bojangles is a Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable Southern food made by hand from real recipes. Founded in 1977 as a single location in Charlotte, N.C., the beloved brand continues to grow – currently at around 800 company owned and franchised restaurants – bringing its focus on food and people along with it. For more information about Bojangles’ handcrafted approach to food and community impact, visit www.bojangles.com. To join in on the fan fun, follow Bojangles on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 scholarships totaling about $244 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.
About Children of Fallen Patriots
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Fallen Patriots is dedicated to serving the families of servicemembers from all branches of the armed forces who have died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, service-related illnesses, suicide, as well as other duty-related deaths as ruled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are an estimated 25,000 such children in the United States who have lost an active-duty parent in the military over the last 35 years, and they will need $625 million to complete college. Since 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided over $65 million in college scholarships to nearly 3,400 military children, including over 1,500 graduates. Fallen Patriots has earned a perfect rating from Charity Navigator, and due to generous Board donations, 98% of third-party donations go to programs. Help today by visiting www.fallenpatriots.org.
