Fazoli's Supports Feed the Children on #GivingTuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, premium Italian quick-serve restaurant Fazoli's will celebrate #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday was created as a social movement geared towards encouraging a global day of giving back— encouraging the celebration of generosity worldwide.  On Dec. 2, Fazoli's will participate in the day's events, donating $1.00 of each all-you-can-eat Spaghetti special purchase entrée to the non-profit hunger-relief organization Feed the Children. Feed the Children's vision is to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry by bringing caring individuals together to defeat hunger in the United State and around the world.

"As an organization that believes wholeheartedly that people come first, it is fitting for us to partner with a non-profit that has community betterment at the core of its mission. It takes the power of many people to end child hunger, and Fazoli's feels strongly about being part of the solution," said Jonathan Quinn, Fazoli's vice president of marketing. "#GivingTuesday allows us to involve our customers and communities in this effort as well, inspiring generosity and giving during the holidays."

The all-you-can-eat Spaghetti special will be offered at all participating locations for dine-in only.

Also on Dec. 2, Fazoli's employees and volunteers will join at the Hope Center in Lexington, Ky., to distribute food and supplies to over 400 area families in need. This is one of two food and supply distributions that will take place this Dec.—the second in Indianapolis on Dec. 17.

"At Feed the Children, our vision is to create a world where no child goes to be hungry," said Kevin Hagan, Feed the Children president and CEO. "Hunger is too big of an issue to tackle alone though and that's why we are so grateful to our longtime-partner, Fazoli's. They understand that if we work together we can change the world and they are committed to bringing that change to communities across the nation."

About Fazolis
An American family favorite for more than 20 years, Fazoli's offers a premium menu of freshly prepared Italian entrées, oven-baked sandwiches and salads, a new service style featuring table service and a contemporary new restaurant design. Founded in Lexington, Ky., in 1988, Fazoli's was acquired by Sun Capital Partners in 2006.

About Feed the Children
Feed the Children is one of the world's leading anti-hunger organizations, dedicated to creating a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Since 1979, Feed the Children has grown into one of the largest U.S. based charities, accredited by GuideStar Exchange, the BBB Wise giving Alliance and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. By banding together with partners, donors and communities to defeat hunger, Feed the Children distributed over $344 million in food, essentials, educational supplies, and medicine to over 10 million individuals in the United States and 18 other countries in fiscal year 2013. Visit www.feedthechildren.org for more information.

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