Sonic Drive-In donates a portion of proceeds from every drink purchase to support local public schools through the brand’s Limeades for Learning initiative, and this fall, the restaurant is going all-in on reading for National Book Month, making it easier for students to access books in the classroom.

This 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.

One of those teachers was  Lori Redman at Chandler High School. She received a donation of $286 for her project All But My Life books.  

Redman, a Chandler High history teacher, says her project is to put copies of a powerful Holocaust-era memoir in the hands of more students. Redman already uses the book as part of her teaching, but more copies are needed. 

In total, the Sonic Foundation has helped to fund almost 5,000 classroom book requests this month, impacting an estimated 134,730 students nationwide. Those interested in helping students in their community get books can visit DonorsChoose.­­org/FillEveryShelf.

Guests can also join Sonic’s mission by ordering their favorite drink at the drive-in. Every time guests purchase a drink, Slush, Blast or shake, Sonic donates a portion of the proceeds to the Sonic Foundation, which supports public education through Limeades for Learning. 

To learn more about Limeades for Learning and what the Sonic Foundation does, visit Limeadesfor-Learning.com.

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