Restaurants & Bars

Glendora Jersey Mike's Launches Weekend, Hunger-Relief Campaign

A portion of Saturday & Sunday proceeds will go to Feeding America food banks, gearing up for expected, skyrocketing needs due to layoffs.

Jersey Mike’s will donate 20 percent of sales to Feeding America on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26.
Jersey Mike’s will donate 20 percent of sales to Feeding America on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. (Courtesy of Jersey Mike's)

GLENDORA, CA — As food banks nationwide prep for an anticipated heightened demand for food assistance, due to massive unemployment from COVID-19-related business shutdowns, Jersey Mike's is stepping up with a weekend fundraiser.

At all shops across the country, including in Glendora, 20 percent of sales on Saturday and Sunday will be donated to Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization. Jersey Mike's has pledged a minimum donation of $1 million to the nonprofit, which operates a network of food banks across the U.S.

More than 37 million people in America face hunger, and Feeding America estimates an additional 17.1 million people could face hunger in the next six months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, company officials said.

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“School closures and rising unemployment due to shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders has disproportionately impacted people already at risk of hunger,” said Katie Fitzgerald, Feeding America's executive vice president and chief operating officer. "This donation will help our member food banks provide more meals to people who need them most.”

Customers can place takeout orders in-store or for no contact pick-up at the door through Jersey Mike’s website or the Jersey Mike’s app. Delivery is available through the app or through third-party delivery partners.

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“I would like to extend a personal invitation to you and your family to order Jersey Mike’s subs online or through our app this Saturday and Sunday — you’ll help a great national cause, Feeding America, and make a difference in someone’s life,” said Peter Cancro, the sub-sandwich chain's founder and chief executive officer.

Area Jersey Mike's include:

  • BALDWIN PARK: 13916 Garvey Ave.
  • CLAREMONT: 2209 E. Baseline Road
  • EL MONTE: 10619 Valley Blvd.
  • GLENDALE: 813 Americana Way
  • GLENDORA: 865 W. Route 66
  • LA CANADA: 711 Foothill Blvd.
  • LA CRESCENTA: 3731 Foothill Blvd.
  • LA VERNE: 2212 Foothill Blvd.
  • MONROVIA: 444 West Huntington Drive
  • PASADENA: 3746 E. Foothill Blvd.
  • PASADENA: 122 S. Lake Ave.
  • POMONA: 2071 Rancho Valley Drive
  • ROSEMEAD: 3614 Rosemead Blvd.
  • SAN DIMAS: 466 N. Lone Hill Ave.
  • SOUTH PASADENA: 462 Fair Oaks Ave.
  • WEST COVINA: 2536 E. Workman Ave.

Find all shop locations here.

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