White Castle® Recognizes 10 Years Of Autism Advocacy, Awareness

White Castle Accepting Donations throughout April for Autism Speaks

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Mar 30, 2015, 05:22 ET

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of White Castle's 10-year partnership with Autism Speaks, the nation's largest organization benefiting autism research and advocacy started in 2005, the 92-year-old family business is engaging its customers like never before to raise awareness and support for the cause.

Throughout the month of April, which is designated as National Autism Awareness Month, White Castle will collect donations on behalf of Autism Speaks through the sales of $5, $3 and $1 puzzle pieces. Each purchase of an Autism Speaks puzzle piece comes with a coupon for one free Chicken Ring Slider good on a future visit.

"Our commitment to Autism Speaks and supporting families who have been impacted by autism is a part of our company because it is a part of our lives. Our family, and the families of many of our team members, have experienced the effects of Autism," said Erin Shannon, corporate relations manager at White Castle and member of the fourth generation of White Castle leadership. "At White Castle, we reach out to communities where our Cravers live for support in reaching our goals of feeding hope through our Autism Puzzle Piece Campaign."

In addition to the sale of Puzzle Pieces, White Castle has launched a special-edition Crave Case design that pays tribute to Autism Speaks. For each Crave Case ordered on-line during the month of April, White Castle will donate $3 to Autism Speaks. White Castle also will be featuring its ever popular "original slider" scented candle from House of Crave. Net proceeds from all candle sales will also benefit Autism Speaks.

Last year White Castle Cravers and team members raised more than $650,000 for Autism Speaks by selling Puzzle Pieces for five weeks, setting a campaign record for the fifth straight year. White Castle has donated over $2.3 million to Autism Speaks.

About White Castle^®White Castle is a family-owned business based in Columbus, Ohio, that owns and operates over 390 restaurants in 12 states. The company was founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 1921 and is America's first fast-food hamburger chain. Famous for its loyal fans, known as "Cravers" White Castle is celebrated for its ability to create distinctive hot and tasty menu items, which inspire legendary loyalty from customers. For more information on White Castle visit WhiteCastle.com.

About Castle Shares
By feeding hunger, hope and dreams, the White Castle family helps build strong, thriving, Craver communities through the Castle Shares program. Founder Billy Ingram believed in taking care of people and giving back to the community. His philosophy still remains a focus of the family-owned business today. White Castle donates $2.1 million every year to a variety of charities across the nation, including $650,000 to Autism Speaks in 2014. The White Castle family supports more than 50 charities each year with volunteers, money and food donations.

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