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Drive-In is donating a portion of proceeds from every drink purchase to support local public schools through the brand’s Limeades for Learning initiative. This fall, SONIC is going all-in on reading for National Book Month, making it easier for students to access books in the classroom.
In October, the Sonic Foundation provided $1.25 million to match donations to classroom projects requesting books through DonorsChoose, a website that allows people to donate directly to classroom requests submitted by teachers across the U.S.
In Coral Gables, the funding supported two teachers, who received a combined donation of $607 from Sonic Foundation including:
Corl Gables Preparatory Academy: Mrs. Arcia for the project “Help Build Our Library.”
George W. Carver Elementary School: Mrs. Hernandez for the project “Books for Our Science Classroom.”
In Homestead, the funding supported three teachers, who received a combined donation of $880 from Sonic Foundation including
Campbell Drive K-8 Center: Ms. Cawvey for the project “Tales of a Fourth Grade Teacher Who Desperately Needs Books.”
Redland Elementary School: Mrs. Skinner for the project “We Love Our Library.”
South Dade Middle School: Ms. Minnis for the project “Let’s Stay Calm.”
In Miami, the funding supported 14 teachers, who received a combined donation of $3,737 from Sonic Foundation including:
Banyan Elementary School: Mrs. Collera for the project “Learning to Deal with Challenges.”
Banyan Elementary School: Mrs. Tarafa for the project “Time for Kids is Very Beneficial for Kids.”
Booker T. Washington Senior High School: Ms. Smathers for the project “Masterful Storytelling: A Literary Journey with Flannery O’Connor.”
Dante B Fascell Elementary School: Ms. Rampersaud for the project “Technology – Let’s Cut The Clutter and Save Time.”
Frederick Douglass Elementary School: Ms. Louis for the project “Dork Diaries Books.”
Gratigny Elementary School: Ms. Onelien for the project
Knowledge: It’s in the Books!.”
Howard D McMillan Middle School: Ms. Porzio for the project “Sparks Begin with Books!.”
Jesse J McCrary Elementary School: Ms. Denis for the project “Super Readers!.”
Kensington Park Elementary School: Mrs. Sheary for the project “Want to Know More? Grab a Book and Find Out.”
Mater Grove Academy: Ms. Gonzalez for the project “Reading an Inspirational Story is an Open Door to Wonder!.”
Riverside Elementary School: Ms. Bender for the project “Exciting Reading Adventures For 5th-Grade Allstars!.”
Shenandoah Middle School: Ms. Parsons for the project “STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math).”
Southside Preparatory Academy: Mr. Garzon for the project “Today Readers, Tomorrow Creative , Bright, and Diverse Scholars.”
Tropical Elementary School: Mrs. Sutherland for the project “Scholastic Magazine and Learning Fun!.”
“Education has always been at the core of our Limeades for Learning program, and we’ve seen the impact It’s had over the past 15 years with more than $28 million going to support public school teachers and students across the markets SONIC serves,” said Stuart Brown, executive director of the SONIC Foundation. “Making books more readily available is key to fostering lifelong learning, and partnering with DonorsChoose helped turn our passion for literacy into meaningful action this National Book Month, engaging and empowering the next generation through books.”
In total, the Sonic Foundation has helped to fund nearly 5,000 classroom book requests during October, impacting an estimated 134,730 students nationwide. However, there are still thousands of classroom book requests in need of funding, and those interested in helping students in their community get books can visit DonorsChoose.org/FillEveryShelf.
Guests also can join the Sonic brand’s mission simply by ordering their favorite drink at the drive-in. Every time guests purchase a Drink, Slush, Blast or Shake, Sonic donates a portion of proceeds to the Sonic Foundation, which supports public education through Limeades for Learning. Powered by the Sonic Foundation, Sonic has donated more than $28 million since 2009 to fund local classrooms, becoming one of the largest programs to support public education in the U.S.
To learn more about Limeades for Learning and how the Sonic Foundation is creating brighter futures for America’s youth, visit LimeadesforLearning.com.
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