
Because we believe that the universal spirit of bread is sharing, we're committed to the communities we live in and serve. We show our appreciation for customers not only within our bakery-cafes but also by sponsoring special events, participating in charitable programs, and donating fresh, wholesome food - that might otherwise be discarded - to places where the hungry are fed daily.
Boston Bread, LLC a franchisee of Panera Bread
announced its 2008 fundraising total of $94,611 generated through
its partnerships with The Ellie Fund and St. Jude Children's
Panera's fund raising was generated primarily from the bakery-cafe's Operation Dough-Nation® program, which provides customers an opportunity to donate through the donation boxes located at Panera's registers. In 2008, Panera Boston raised $31,396.79 through Operation Dough-Nation.
Each Year Panera Bread of Greater Boston sponsors a variety of initiatives to support The Ellie Fund, an organization that works tirelessly to support women fighting breast cancer. Most notable among Panera Boston's fundraising initiatives for The Ellie Fund is its annual February Pink Magnet campaign, which in 2008 garnered $32,022, and its annual Drive for the Cure golf tournament, which raised $12,392 in August.
Panera Boston raised $18,801 for St. Jude
Children's
List of Donation Partners
• The Ellie Fund
• St. Judes Children's Hospital
• Horizons for Homeless Children
• Samaritans of Massachusetts
• TeenLife Boston
• The Wellness Community
• Soroptomist of New England
• As well as many more ...

