Qualified non-profit organizations can apply today via October 27Th for the 2024-2025 Panera Bread Foundation Grant Program
ST. LOUIS, October 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Panera Bread Foundation*, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the annual open application period for the Panera Bread Foundation Grants Program, which rewards nonprofit organizations that provide access to education, opportunity and mentorship to at-risk, underserved or historically underrepresented children and youth. Organizations that qualify are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, serving ages 10-18, that plan to start a new program or expand an existing program focused on college readiness, skill building, workforce or leadership development, or mentoring. The application period for grants is open now even October 27Th – interested organizations can apply on the Panera Bread Foundation application website.
The Panera Bread Foundation envisions a world where young people can unleash their full potential and dare to dream—a world where opportunity and economic mobility are accessible and fair to all. In 2022, Panera launched company-owned bakery-cafes Make a difference for children** rounding program, where Panera guests can choose to round their check total to the nearest dollar at checkout to help children and youth in our local communities. Give Change for Children is available at participating bakery-cafes at the register, at the drive-thru and kiosk, and by ordering on the Panera Bread website and mobile app.
The current grant partners of the Panera Bread Foundation primarily serve middle and high school students. High school student programs help youth stay in and succeed in school, graduate from high school, attend post-secondary school, or find a long-term career path. The middle school programs are focused on strengthening learning skills, including STEM and STEAM programs, improving hard and soft skills, and helping children build healthy relationships with trusted adults through mentoring programs.
“Since launching the Panera Bread Foundation grant program, we have awarded over 70 grants to organizations across the country, supporting nonprofit organizations that have programs committed to helping underserved children,” said Debbie RobertsFoundation Board President and EVP, Chief Operating Officer at Panera Bread. “We are proud to continue our commitment to these young people, empowering them to pursue their dreams and build brighter futures.”
Grant applicants will have the choice to apply for grant amounts between $25,000 and 100,000 USDto be awarded to recipients in early 2025. Nonprofits interested in the grant program can learn more and apply here. The grant application will be closed Sunday, October 27, 2024 on 10 p.m. CST.
For more information about the Panera Bread Foundation, visit the Panera website. To apply for a grant, visit the Panera Bread Foundation grant application portal here.
*The Panera Bread Foundation, Inc. is a public charity and exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Our employer number is 43-1950869.
** The Give Change for Children program is available at participating U.S. Panera Bread® bakery-cafes to offer guests the opportunity to round their order total (including any applicable taxes, fees and charges) to the nearest dollar to donate the difference to the Panera Bread Foundation to support its mission to invest in underserved and vulnerable children. The Give Change for Children program may be available in the cafe at the register, at the drive-thru and kiosk, and through web and mobile app ordering. The program is not available on catering orders or orders placed at third party delivery locations. All donations collected from the Give Change for Children program are donated to the Panera Bread Foundation, Inc. The Panera Bread Foundation, Inc. (EIN: 43-1950869) is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information visit: PaneraBread.com/Foundation.
About the Panera Bread Foundation
The Panera Bread Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to support and strengthen our communities by investing in underserved and vulnerable children and youth to become leaders. Programs funded by Panera Bread Foundation grants include college readiness training including campus visits, application assistance and financial aid planning; STEAM programs for youth; career readiness including internship programs and job placement in the community; after school and summer programs; one-on-one mentoring for students and their families on a post-secondary level and more. For more information, visit www.panerabread.com/en-us/panera-foundation.html
About Panera Bread
Our first bakery-café opened in 1987, founded with a secret sourdough starter and the belief that the best thing about bread is sharing it. That vision led to the invention of the Panera-led Fast Casual category, which served as America’s kitchen table centered around our delicious menu of chef-curated recipes carefully crafted by our team members. We make food we’re proud to serve our own families, from mouth-watering soups, salads and sandwiches to mac and cheese and candy. Every recipe is filled with ingredients we feel good about and none of them we don’t because we are committed to serving our guests food that feels good in the moment and long after. While our business is now nearly 2,200 bakery-cafés strong, our values ​​and belief in the enduring power of a great meal are as strong as ever. We spend every day filling bellies, building powerful teams and inspiring communities. Nothing beats breaking bread together.
From September 24, 2024 there were 2,176 bakery-cafés, corporate and franchise, in 48 states and Washington DCand in Ontario, Canadaoperating under the Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co.® names. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant companies in the United States, consisting of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. For more information, visit panerabread.com or find us on Twitter (@panerabread), Facebook (facebook.com/panerabread) Instagram (@panerabread) or TikTok (@panerabread).
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