(RENO, NV, July 5, 2017) – McDonald’s restaurants in Northern Nevada and The Children’s Cabinet have partnered to host the “I’m Lovin’ It Summer School Supplies Drive”. The two-day event will take place on July 15th and 16th.
Customers who donate new school supplies to any participating McDonald’s restaurant throughout Northern Nevada will receive a free Vanilla Ice Cream Cone for the donation.
All of the collected supplies will then be donated to The Children’s Cabinet who will distribute the supplies to children and families in need.
“We are thrilled to partner with The Children’s Cabinet for the “I’m Lovin’ It Summer School Supplies Drive” for another year,” said Robert Humason, a Reno McDonald’s franchise owner. “We take great pride in supporting academic success in young children and the local community. The Children’s Cabinet provides tremendous service to the children and families throughout our region and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with them.”
Restaurants participating in the “I’m Lovin’ It Summer School Supplies Drive” reside in the following counties: Washoe, Carson City, Lyon, and Douglas. Here are the list of participating McDonald’s restaurants:
| 2001 N. Carson St. | Carson City |
| 3905 South Carson St. | Carson City |
| 2005 W. Williams Ave | Fallon |
| 1500 State Route 343 | Fernley |
| 1666 US HWY 395 | Minden |
| 18200 Wedge Parkway | Mount Rose |
| 440 Keystone Ave. | Reno |
| 5000 S. Virginia St. | Reno |
| 1150 Kietzke Ln. | Reno |
| 120 Lemmon Drive | Reno |
| 5148 Mae Anne Blvd. #800 | Reno |
| 1810 Silverada Blvd. | Reno |
| 3308 S. McCarran Blvd. | Reno |
| 305 E Plumb Lane | Reno |
| 10595 Stead Blvd | Reno |
| 1071 Steamboat Pkwy | Reno |
| 610 E. Prater Way | Sparks |
| 2905 N. McCarran | Sparks |
| 9725 Pyramid Hwy, Bld. 5 | Sparks |
The Children’s Cabinet has helped more than 11,000 families and has worked to keep children safe and families together since 1985. The non-profit agency provides services, resources and over 30 programs for children.
“We are very grateful that McDonald’s continually supports Northern Nevada’s children and their education. Because of the McDonald’s I’m Lovin It Summer School Supplies Drive, we have an opportunity to share the collected school supplies with the families that we serve,” said Kathleen Sandoval, Director of Operations at The Children’s Cabinet.
McDonald’s and the Children’s Cabinet currently work together on the Safe Place program, a service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for youth experiencing violence or abuse. Northern Nevada McDonald’s restaurants are designated as a “Safe Place” for children to go to receive assistance.
About McDonald’s in Northern Nevada McDonald’s USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States, serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. There are 38 McDonald’s Restaurants in the greater Northern Nevada area, owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information and updates on our business, promotions and products, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter (@mcd_northnevada) and Facebook (Facebook.com/McDonalds).
