Thousands of The Cheesecake Factory's Staff Members Volunteer to
Prepare and Serve Sit-Down Thanksgiving Meals at Salvation Army
Locations Across the U.S.
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 2013--
During a time of sharing and giving thanks, The
Cheesecake Factory® remembers those who may not have the means to
celebrate this year. More than 3,000 dedicated staff members from The
Cheesecake Factory will gather in 13 Salvation Army locations around the
United States on Thanksgiving Day to prepare and serve sit-down holiday
meals for The Cheesecake Factory’s 12th annual Thanksgiving
Day Feast.
More than 3,000 dedicated staff members from The Cheesecake Factory will gather in 13 Salvation Army locations around the United States on Thanksgiving Day to prepare and serve sit-down holiday meals for The Cheesecake Factory's 12th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Cheesecake Factory’s Thanksgiving Day Feast will take place at 13
Salvation Army locations coast to coast including Anaheim, Atlanta,
Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Long Island, Los
Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. on
Thanksgiving Day. The Cheesecake Factory will prepare and serve holiday
meals to more than 6,000 low-income individuals and families who will be
treated to a full-service, sit-down meal that includes freshly roasted
turkey with all the trimmings and side dishes. Each meal closes with a
sweet treat -- The Cheesecake Factory’s famous seasonal Pumpkin
Cheesecake.
“Working with The Salvation Army to provide holiday meals for those in
need is one of our favorite holiday traditions to share with our
dedicated staff members,” said David Overton, Founder of The Cheesecake
Factory. “We are so appreciative of our staff members for taking time
away from their own families on Thanksgiving to volunteer to serve
others.”
The annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving Day Feast is one of several
commitments that The Cheesecake Factory has made to help end hunger in
America. The Cheesecake Factory also participates in its nationwide
Harvest Food Donation Program, in which surplus food from the
restaurants is regularly donated to local food rescue operations for
distribution to soup kitchens and shelters to aid those in need. Since
the program’s inception in late 2007, The Cheesecake Factory has donated
more than 2.3 million pounds of food. Additionally, The Cheesecake
Factory has donated nearly $3 million to Feeding America®, the nation’s
leading domestic hunger-relief organization, through their partnership
over the past five and a half years.
As additional support for Feeding America, The Cheesecake Factory staff
members nationwide participated in a Peanut Butter Drive during
September’s Hunger Action Month, collecting more than 128,000 pounds of
peanut butter to benefit local Feeding America food banks. Peanut butter
is a crucial supply for food banks, supplying a protein-filled option
for school lunches and meals for families.
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About The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated created the upscale casual dining
segment in 1978 with the introduction of its namesake concept. The
Company operates 178 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout
the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including 166 restaurants under The Cheesecake
Factory® mark; 11 restaurants under the Grand Lux Cafe®
mark; and one restaurant under the RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen®
mark. Internationally, three The Cheesecake Factory®
restaurants operate under a licensing agreement. The Company also
operates two bakery production facilities in Calabasas Hills, CA and
Rocky Mount, NC that produce over 70 varieties of quality cheesecakes
and other baked products. To learn more about the Company, visit www.TheCheesecakeFactory.com.
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