Zoës Kitchen Kicks Off Holiday Season with Gift Card Program Benefitting No Kid Hungry

Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Spreads Holiday Cheer and Helps Feed the 1 in 6 Kids in the U.S. Who Struggle with Hunger

Zoës Kitchen ZOES, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant group, today announced its holiday gift card program benefitting No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit organization that is ending childhood hunger in America. For every $25 gift card sold now through December 31, Zoës Kitchen will donate enough for No Kid Hungry to connect kids in need to 25 nutritious meals.

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For every $25 gift card sold now through December 31, Zoës Kitchen will donate enough for No Kid Hungry to connect kids in need to 25 nutritious meals. In addition, guests will receive a $5 bonus gift card to redeem in January for every $25 gift card purchased. (Photo: Business Wire)

"Thirteen million kids across the United States struggle with hunger," said Diana Hovey, Senior Vice President at No Kid Hungry. "We are excited to be partnering with Zoës Kitchen to help make the year ahead a little brighter for these children and their families."

The holiday gift cards can be purchased in any Zoës Kitchen restaurant or at zoeskitchen.com and will feature unique artwork designed by children. In addition to benefitting No Kid Hungry, guests will receive a $5 bonus gift card to redeem in January for every $25 gift card purchased.

"At Zoës Kitchen we are deeply devoted to delivering goodness to the communities we serve through our fresh, better-for-you food, our gracious hospitality, and by supporting those in need," said Casey Shilling, Chief Marketing Officer. "We're thrilled to partner with No Kid Hungry in their mission to surround kids with healthy food where they live, learn and play. We hope our guests will think about our gift cards as not only a great stocking stuffer for teachers, friends and family, but also and more importantly, a powerful way to help hungry children across our country."

About Zoës Kitchen

Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant group serving a distinct menu of fresh, wholesome, made-from-scratch, Mediterranean-inspired dishes delivered with warm hospitality. With no microwaves or fryers, grilling is the predominate method of cooking along with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, olive oil and lean proteins. With 242 locations in 20 states across the United States, Zoës Kitchen delivers goodness to its guests by sharing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals that inspire guests to lead a balanced lifestyle and feel their best from the inside out. For more information, please visit www.zoeskitchen.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or follow #LiveMed.

About No Kid Hungry

No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast, eat healthy summer meals, and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.

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