Chain’s Long Island bakery-cafes kick off October fundraiser in a big way
(Long Island, NY) Panera Bread bakery-cafes across Long Island will kick off their annual month-long Pink Ribbon Bagel fundraiser for local breast cancer organizations on Tuesday, October 1.
To jumpstart the campaign, on day one, October 1, “Power of Pink Day,” 100 percent of the purchase price of each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold in its cafes will be donated. Then, throughout the remainder of the month a portion of the proceeds will continue to go to help sustain local breast cancer support, research and education efforts.
BAKING PINK RIBBONS–A DELICIOUS WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE – Each October Panera Bread’s Pink Ribbon Bagels have given hope to those facing breast cancer by raising critical funds for research and support services.
Pink Ribbon Bagels have been helping fight breast cancer for more than decade.
Benefitting from this year’s fundraiser will be the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program and Cold Spring Harbor Research Laboratory.
Pink Ribbon Bagels are Cherry Vanilla Bagels–brown-sugar sweetened, wholesome cranberry-cherry chip bagels—that are shaped into iconic “pink ribbons” as a symbol of hope to help support local breast cancer programs.
Panera is urging businesses, organizations and individuals to get involved.
“Our POWER OF PINK DAY provides the perfect excuse to start off the month with a bagel party at work or with friends on the 1st,” says Greg George, Vice President of Operations for the Long Island bakery-cafes. During the remainder of October a portion of the sales of Pink Ribbon Bagels will continue to benefit three Long Island breast cancer programs.
Last year, Panera Bread’s Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign raised over $30,000 locally and the chain expects to top that this year.
About Panera Bread Company
Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,673 bakery-cafes as of March 26, 2013 under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.®, and Paradise Bakery & Café® names. We feature high quality, reasonably priced food in a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment. With our identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, we are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Nearly all of our bakery-cafes have a menu highlighted by antibiotic free chicken, whole grain bread, and select organic and all-natural ingredients, with zero grams of artificial trans fat per serving, which provide flavorful, wholesome offerings. Our menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the United States and in Ontario, Canada, our customers enjoy our warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access. Our bakery-caes routinely donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. An essential sponsor, Panera Bread’s Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens locations provide over 2200 pounds of bread each week from its area bakery-cafes to Island Harvest and City Harvest its Operation Dough-nation® partners. Panera Bread was voted #1 among national chains in the Bethpage FCU 2013 Best of LI for: Best Healthy Eatery, Best Lunch Deal, Best Macaroni & Cheese, Best Salad and Best Soup. In the 2012 Zagat Fast Food Survey, Panera Bread was voted #1 in the Best Healthy Options category. While in October 2012, Nation’s Restaurant News reported a consumer survey ranking Panera Bread America’s #1 favorite sandwich chain. Additional information about Panera Bread is available on the Company’s website, http://www.panerabread.com.
