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Panera Bread chips in to help 'Share the Warmth' campaign

January 23, 2014

Pittsburgh-area Panera Bread locations have made a donation to The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up Campaign in the amount of $25,000. This donation is a result of the "Share the Warmth" coffee mug campaign and Operation Dough-Nation canister collections in 29 Pittsburgh area cafes, according to a news release.

During the month of December, Pittsburgh area Panera cafes sold travel coffee mugs and offered free coffee refills. A portion of proceeds from every mug sold was donated to The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up. Since 1986, The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up has been providing new winter outerwear to local neighbors in need.

"Making a difference in the Pittsburgh community is important to Panera Bread. The work we do goes beyond the cafe. It is rewarding to have opportunities to partner with organizations that have the same goals. It is also inspiring to see everyone, including customers and employees believe in these campaigns and make them such a success," said Sam Covelli, owner operator, Covelli Enterprises/Panera Bread.

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