Does Panera Bread donate to fundraisers?

Panera Bread 's unsold bakery items are perfect to supplement any food drive, soup kitchen, or other charity whose mission is to feed the hungry.

Panera Bread's Day-End Dough-Nation program focuses on combating hunger in communities by donating unsold bakery items. To request a donation from Panera through their Day-End Dough-Nation program, please follow the steps outlined below: 1. Check eligibility: Ensure that your organization meets the requirements for the Day-End Dough-Nation program. Panera accepts applications from registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, religious organizations, and public schools. 2. Serve those in need: Your organization should distribute the donated products, such as bread, bagels, and baked goods, to people in need, including individuals who are ill or underserved/at-risk children and youth. 3. Commit to regular pickups: Commit to picking up and distributing unsold bread, bagels, and baked goods on a weekly and continuous basis. This regular commitment is essential for participating in the Day-End Dough-Nation program. 4. Submit an online application: Visit Panera's website and complete the online application for the Day-End Dough-Nation program. Provide all the necessary information about your organization, its mission, and how you will use the donated products to benefit the community. 5. Await a response: Panera's Donations Team will review your application and respond via email. Be patient during the evaluation process and wait for their response. It's important to note that the Day-End Dough-Nation program focuses on in-kind donations of unsold bread, bagels, and baked goods. Monetary donations or other types of assistance may not be available through this program. Please ensure that you review the information on Panera's webpage and follow the specific guidelines and procedures outlined to maximize your chances of receiving a donation through the Day-End Dough-Nation program. Company Information: Panera Bread trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Panera Bread

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Mark Hodge, We are good corporate citizens, we value relationships with the community we serve. For over 25 years we support events and organizations most especially those whose mission is to fight hunger in the community. Due to the overwhelming number of requests we receive, we need to limit our donations. After we review your request, we believe that your event adheres to our commitments to the community. We are delighted to donate unsold bread and baked goods. Best of luck! Regards, Donation Committee

Unsold bakery donations are to be used to combat the problem of hunger.

A well-known chain of bakery-cafe fast casual restaurants that offers a diverse selection of baked goods and pastries. Their menu includes items such as croissants, bagels, cookies, and brownies, among others. For more information, check out the Panera Bread on: 1) Wikipedia.org 2) Facebook.com 3) Google+ 4) Twitter

What Panera Bread donates

Panera Bread has typically donated: Panera Bread's unsold bread and baked goods.

Who can apply

Panera Bread donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Panera Bread limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of Panera Bread's requirements reads:

Registered 501(c)(3), religious organization, or public school; must distribute to people in need and commit to weekly continuous pickups; apply online, Donations Team responds by email.

When to ask

Panera Bread states a lead time of 6 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Panera Bread?

Yes. Panera Bread's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Panera Bread for a donation?

Panera Bread's stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.