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.

This fall, SONIC went all-in on reading for National Book Month, making it easier for students to access books. 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.

In Glendale the funding supported the following eight teachers, who received a combined donation of $2,463.

• Ms. Prugar at Barcelona Elementary School for the project “STEAM Class Early Finishers Center.”

• Ms. Corkin at Carol G Peck Elementary School for the project “Inspiring Stories: A Journey of Growth and Discovery.”

• Mrs. Gonzalez at Desert Heights Charter School for the project “Title 1 Lending Library for Disadvantaged Students.”

• Ms. Warren at Mirage Elementary School for the project “Book Besties and Newbies.”

• Ms. Tedford at Park Meadows Elementary School for the project “Reading Through Pictures with Adapted Books!”

• Mrs. Orr at Sierra Verde STEM Academy for the project “Books, Books, and More Books!”

• Mrs. Clark at Sunset Elementary School for the project “Ready to Read.”

• Mrs. Johnson at Sunset Vista School for the project “A Comfy Library to Represent Us All.”

“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,” stated Stuart Brown, Executive Director of the SONIC Foundation, in a press release. 

In total, the SONIC Foundation has helped to fund nearly 5,000 classroom book requests this month, impacting an estimated 134,730 students nationwide. However, there are still thousands of classroom book requests in need. Those interested in helping can visit DonorsChoose.org/FillEveryShelf.

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. The SONIC Foundation has donated more than $28 million since 2009.

To learn about the program LimeadesforLearning.com.