Redondo Beach Jersey Mike's Launches Hunger-Relief Campaign

REDONDO BEACH, 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 Redondo Beach, 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.

“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.

“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.

Nearby Jersey Mike's include:

• CERRITOS: 12550 Artesia Blvd.
• CERRITOS: 11245 183rd St.
• EL SEGUNDO: 530 A N. Sepulveda Blvd.
• GARDENA: 1747 W. Artesia Blvd.
• GARDENA: 1400 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
• HAWTHORNE: 5342 Rosecrans Ave.
• HOLLYWOOD: 5453B Hollywood Blvd.
• LONG BEACH: 3821 Lakewood Blvd.
• LONG BEACH: 1831 Ximeno Ave.
• LONG BEACH: 4260 Long Beach Blvd.
• LONG BEACH: 141 East Willow St.
• LONG BEACH: 301 E. Ocean Blvd.
• REDONDO BEACH: King Harbor Plaza, 561 N. Pacific Coast Highway
• SAN PEDRO: 912 North Western Ave.
• SOUTH GATE: 5840 Firestone Blvd.
• TORRANCE: 24631 Crenshaw Blvd.
• TORRANCE: 20016 Hawthorne Blvd.

Find all shop locations here.

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