For thirty years, Panera Bread has served hundreds of cities throughout the countryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Now, more than ever, Panera Bread is committed to helping its customers and the community at largeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. One such example? The launch of Panera Grocery, which allows customers to purchase items such as milk, produce, and bread alongside their orderGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Panera Grocery can be found on Panera Bread’s website, app, and via GrubHubGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Panera Bread currently has 5 locations in Queens open in the following neighborhoods: Long Island City, Bayside, Glendale, Rego Park, and Little NeckGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Panera Bread locations in Queens are owned and operated by Doherty EnterprisesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

“Though Panera Bread is a national chain, we are locally owned and operated by members of the communityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Our managers and staff live in Astoria, just like youGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. We’re your neighbors facing the same day-to-day challenges, hoping to provide comfort to our local communityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. We see ourselves as more of a small business and welcome the support of our community to flourish at this time”, said Ashley Cabaracas, Marketing Manager in a written statementGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The locations of Panera Bread owned by Doherty Enterprises are offering a variety of ways to help its communityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. These include:

– Free bread for a year for customers who purchase a Panera Bread e-gift card of $50 or moreGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In order to receive the free bread certificate, purchasers must email their gift or purchase confirmation to AshleyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.cabarcas in order to redeem the offer at Queens locations owned by Doherty EnterprisesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This specific offer is valid through May 31, 2020Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Gift cards are available for purchase at Panera Bread’s websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

– Every order at a Panera Bread location in Queens will include a ‘Baker’s In Training’ kit (BIT KIT), which benefits the Rainbow MovementGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The BIT KIT contains includes 1 sugar cookie, 2 cups of icing, multi-colored candy drops, and a plastic knifeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Customers are asked to include BIT KIT in the comments section of their online order to receive the BIT KIT with their orderGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

– Panera is also offering 25% of all delivery and drive-up orders using the code FIELD4051Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Customers can place orders on Panera Bread’s official website and appGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

– Additionally, Doherty Enterprises’ WOW A Friend Foundation provides assistance and emergency funds to team members and their immediate familiesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Currently, WOW A Friend is now open to the community to help support team membersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Donations can be made hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. To date, WOW A Friend has helped 1,780 people and donated $3Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.3 million to those in needGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The team at Give Me Astoria would like to thank Doherty Enterprises and Panera Bread for their efforts to give back to the Queens community at this timeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. If you would like to learn more about Panera Bread, you may visit its official website and InstagramGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. For more information on Doherty Enterprises, please visit its official websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Additionally, if you would like to learn more about Give Me Astoria’s efforts to support local restaurants and feed healthcare and essential workers, you may visit our official GoFundMe pageGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.