Donate Unwanted Cell Phones to Help Local Military Heroes Stay Connected

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (www.RaisingCanes.com) is collecting unwanted cell phones at their Lincoln and Grand Island restaurants that will be recycled and turned in for calling cards. The calling cards will be given to Nebraska soldiers who are away on active duty.

Through April 30, individuals will receive a free meal with purchase offer when a phone is donated in support of the cause. Additional support can also be given by adding any dollar amount to your ticket when ordering. The money raised will help support a fund for veterans and their families to assist with medical or other bills, groceries, and gas.

The Raising Cane’s franchise is partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers (www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com) for its 9th straight year. Since 2009, the Lincoln and Grand Island restaurants have raised over 646,000 minutes for Nebraska troops and nearly $54,000 to support the needs of returning Nebraska veterans and their families. “We feel a social responsibility to give back to those who are putting our country and before themselves,” says Jennifer Jones, co-owner of the Lincoln and Grand Island Raising Cane’s franchise. “And though we know we can never repay them for what they’ve sacrificed, hopefully through our efforts, we can provide them a lifeline through calling cards or financial assistance when they may need it most.”