Salad and Go Charities Invests $174,000 in Local Nonprofits

Charities in Arizona, Texas, Nevada and Oklahoma received funding through donations from Salad and Go guests to combat food insecurity

DALLAS, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Salad and Go Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious food and education to underserved communities, announces today the recipients of its first-ever Nourishing Communities Grant program. As a result of the program, a total of $174,000 in grant funding has been distributed to 52 nonprofits across four states and the funding will be used by the organizations to address hunger and food insecurity in their local communities.

Salad and Go Charities, which operates independently of Salad and Go, raised the grant funding through the generosity of Salad and Go guests in October 2024.

Nonprofits across Arizona, Texas, Nevada and Oklahoma were invited in November 2024 to apply for grants up to $10,000 to address hunger and food insecurity in their local communities. The awarded grants will be used to expand kitchen facilities, purchase cooking equipment, source nutrient-dense ingredients, support community gardens and cover other operational costs to enhance the quality and reach of vital hunger relief services.

"Our Nourishing Communities Grant program reflects our unwavering commitment to fighting hunger and uplifting those in need. By directing 100% of the funds raised through the Salad and Go Guest Give campaign, we strive to create healthier, more resilient neighborhoods where no one goes hungry," says Brandi Hale, executive director of Salad and Go Charities. "Together with Salad and Go guests, we are making a meaningful impact and nourishing the lives of those who need us most." 

The newly formed Salad and Go Charities exists to expand the scope and impact of the community programs started by Salad and Go, which in 2024 donated more than 188,000 meals to individuals in need, educated more than 1,200 children and their families at workshops to promote healthy living and, together with its own guests, raised more than $411,000 to address food insecurity. Its Guest Give initiative has raised more than $1.3 million since it launched in 2020, and its Salad Donation Program has provided more than 900,000 meals across the communities Salad and Go calls home. 

About Salad and Go Charities: 

Salad and Go Charities is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 on a mission to transform lives and create a healthier future for America. Salad and Go Charities focuses its support in three key areas: donating nutritious meals, investing in area programs that address food insecurity, and educating the next generation on healthy habits and nutrition. The organization serves the communities in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada where Salad and Go operates its more than 140 stores. Through its innovative programs, Salad and Go Charities aims to create a healthier future, one meal and one lesson at a time. The nonprofit also invites local communities to both donate and volunteer — and connects those generous individuals to life-changing opportunities to serve neighbors in need. For more information about Salad and Go Charities, visit www.saladandgocharities.org 

About Salad and Go 

Salad and Go was founded on the belief that everyone deserves delicious and healthy food. Our unique model leverages Central Kitchens to bring recipes from our very own Michelin-star trained chef, including made-to-order salads, wraps and breakfast burritos, directly to you – all at an unheard-of affordable price point. Salad and Go operates more than 140 locations across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada and is expanding rapidly. As part of our mission, Salad and Go puts emphasis on community outreach and philanthropic initiatives. We foster a company culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of all our team members and are a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces USA award featured in USA TODAY, a distinction honoring organizations that are taking the lead in putting their employees first. Our one-of-a-kind model is fundamentally changing food systems and igniting a positive, life-changing movement toward better food for all. To learn more about Salad and Go, visit https://www.saladandgo.com/.

SOURCE Salad and Go Charities