Raising Cane’s Presents Nebraska National Guard Foundation With Over $22,500

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (www.raisingcanes.com) recently partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers for its 9th annual cell phone drive. Individuals were asked to bring in their unwanted cell phones to be recycled and turned into calling cards for Nebraska Soldiers. In addition to donating phones, customers could provide support by adding any dollar amount to their order when visiting the restaurants. From March 20 through April 30, donors received a free meal with purchase offer when a phone was donated. Through these efforts, Raising Cane’s gave over $6,400 in food to support the cause. “We’re truly grateful to be a part of such a supportive and giving community.” said Jennifer Jones, Co-Owner of the Lincoln and Grand Island Raising Cane’s franchise. “Thank you to everyone who dropped off their old cell phones, or donated their change during this campaign. We wouldn’t be able to do this without all of you.”

In just a little over a month, more than 129,700 minutes—from the recycled phones—and $22,500 in monetary donations were collected and given to the Nebraska National Guard Foundation The calling cards are distributed to Nebraska Soldiers that are away on active duty, while the money raised helps support a fund for Veterans and their families to assist with medical or other bills, groceries, gas, or other immediate needs they may have. The calling cards and check were presented to the Nebraska National Guard Foundation President, Doug Carlson, on May 26.