All McDonald’s restaurants in the Laredo area, as well as many around the state, will be donating 10% of all lunch proceeds collected between 11 am and 2 pm on Thursday, June 23 to the victims of the Uvalde massacre at Robb Elementary School which left 21 people dead, including 19 children, last month.
McDonald’s announced the news on Wednesday.
“While no amount of money can erase this tragedy, as local small business owners in Texas we feel it’s important we do our part to support the Uvalde community however we can,” McDonald’s owner Manuel Pacheco said. “Together, we can make a difference.”
In total, over 1,000 McDonald’s locations around the state will reportedly be participating in the fundraiser.
The fundraiser aims to provide monies to all the victims of the mass shooting by helping to provide expenses many had at the San Antonio hospital where they were treated following their injuries. Additionally, costs also were accrued for many who spent money on funerals.
According to the company, customers can participate in the fundraiser by ordering lunch for dine-in, via carry-out, at the drive-thru, on the McDonald’s app or through McDelivery, at participating restaurants.
“Our hearts still go out to all those affected by the unspeakable tragedy in Uvalde,” McDonald’s of Laredo said in a statement. “We invite you to come by any of our stores on June 23 to help us give back to this community in need. From 11 am – 2 pm, proceeds from all sales will benefit the Robb School Memorial fund administered by the First State Bank of Uvalde and the Uvalde Fund at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio, Texas to help those directly impacted by these tragic events.”
