Raising Cane’s Presents Nebraska National Guard With Over $23,500

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (www.raisingcanes.com) recently partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers (www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com) for its 8th annual cell phone drive. During the drive, Lincolnites were asked to bring in their unwanted cell phones to be recycled and turned into calling cards. In addition to donating phones, customers were able to provide support by adding any dollar amount to their ticket while ordering. From March 21 through April 30, donors received a free meal with purchase offer when a phone was donated and through these efforts, Raising Cane’s gave over $4,600 in food to support the cause.

In just a little over a month, more than 64,100 minutes and $23,500 in monetary donations were collected and given to the Nebraska National Guard. The calling cards are given to Nebraska soldiers that are away on active duty, allowing them to stay connected with friends and family, while the money raised helps support a fund for active soldiers and their families to assist with medical or other bills, groceries and gas. The calling cards and check were presented to the Nebraska National Guard Foundation at the Lincoln Air Show on May 7.

Since opening their first location in 2006, Raising Cane’s Lincoln and Grand Island franchise (Southern Hospitality Ventures) owners Justin and Jennifer Jones have set out to make a change in their community by becoming active community leaders with programs such as this one. Follow what’s going on at your local Raising Cane’s on social media: facebook.com/CanesNebraska or twitter.com/CanesLincoln.

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