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Chipotle makes $10,000 donation to California State Parks Foundation

May 29, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate $100,000 to support the California State Parks Foundation’s (CSPF) fundraising efforts following a $22 million budget cut to state parks, resulting in the scheduled closure of up to 70 California parks on July 1, 2012.

On June 30, 2012, Chipotle urges guests to take advantage of California’s parks, the day before many of them close, by offering half off Burritos by the Box orders of six or more from its California restaurants. As an added bonus, anyone that participates in Chipotle’s promotion will receive a free day pass for the admittance of one vehicle into a California state park of their choice.

In addition to the monetary contribution, Chipotle’s sponsorship also includes providing lunch and free meal cards for individuals who participate in CSPF’s Park Champions Program and volunteer their time in state parks to fill in the gaps left by funding cuts.

“Our commitment to sourcing local produce, pasture-raised dairy, and naturally raised meat is similar to CSPF’s efforts to keep parks and open spaces accessible to all, and not attached to a hefty price tag,” said Chris Arnold, Chipotle’s communications director. “In the grand scheme of things, this donation is a small step in the right direction. We hope to inspire our customers to explore the wonders of California’s parks with burritos in tow and give back in their own way to CSPF.”

To participate in the Burritos by the Box promotion, Chipotle customers can pick up an order form from any California Chipotle, or log onto www.Chipotle.com and download a Burritos by the Box order form from their nearest location. The order form allows customers to identify how many chicken, steak, carnitas, barbacoa or vegetarian burritos they would like to order. The burritos come packed in a box with handles for easy transportation, along with sides of sour cream, chips, medium tomatillo-green chili salsa, and freshly made guacamole.

This offer is only available June 30, 2012, at California restaurants on orders of six burritos or more. For orders of 50 burritos or more, allow at least 24 hours’ notice prior to pick up. The maximum order accepted is 100 burritos.

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