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Fuzzy's Taco gives 750,000 meals to Hungry Kids

August 13, 2013

Fuzzy's Taco Shop's 10th annual fundraiser put a dent in childhood hunger by connecting hungry kids with 750,000 free meals, according to a company press release.

Thanks to the generosity of its guests and a special bounce-back voucher, Fuzzy's fundraising initiative throughout the month of July generated a $75,000-donation to Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry campaign. Throught he No Kid Hungry network, every $1 donated equals 10 meals for hungry kids.

"This was the first time we've done a system-wide fundraising campaign like this, and it was our first year to support Share Our Strength, so we really didn't know what to expect," said Chuck Bush, chief executive of Fuzzy's Taco Shop. "I'm really thrilled the initiative was such a success, and I can't thank our franchisees, our corporate team and, most of all, our awesome customers enough for supporting our effort. What a great way to help put an end to childhood hunger in America!"

Throughout July, customers at more than 65 Fuzzy's restaurants nationwide were invited to make a $1 donation to feed hungry kids. In return, they received a voucher good for one free taco on their next visit.

Fuzzy's restaurant in Euless, Texas, generated the most customer donations, raising more than $4,200. In total, 17 locations collected more than $1,000 each for Share Our Strength, a national not-for-profit organization that works to ensure that no child in America grows up hungry.

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