In 2021, The Papa Johns Foundation launched the Building Community Fund, which empowers our restaurant team members and U.S. franchise partners to support the communities they serve by applying for grants on behalf of local organizations addressing one or more of the Foundation’s focus areas – youth leadership and entrepreneurship, food security and food waste reduction.
This year, the Building Community Fund provided nearly $1.5 million to more than 270 organizations across the U.S. Nominated by Papa Johns franchise partner and Foundation board member Joe Johnson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark received $5,000 to support their efforts in teaching youth about healthy living.
With a shared focus on youth leadership and food insecurity, Papa Johns is proud to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark as a 2024 Building Community Fund grant recipient for the second time since the fund’s inception.
The grant will support the organization’s new program, “Healthy Living Through Access and Nutritional Education.” This initiative is designed to promote healthy living by encouraging nutritious eating habits to enhance overall well-being. The program will feature interactive discussions, cooking demonstrations and hands-on gardening activities to engage participants in a fun and educational way. This program plays a crucial role in the Club’s efforts to end childhood hunger in Newark, New Jersey.
To learn more about the Papa Johns Building Community Fund and 2024 recipients, please visit the Papa Johns Foundation’s website.
