TYLER, Texas — **EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from WTOL, our Toledo station, on March 29, 2021, regarding Jersey Mike's #DayOfGiving.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on a lot of things, but not the giving spirit of East Texans.
Every year, Jersey Mike's Subs hosts their Day of Giving in which donations from sales are made to local charitable organizations. On Wednesday, March 1, 100% of sales from Tyler-Longview store locations were donated to Children’s Village, which helps children from Northeast Texas who are neglected, abused or homeless.
And this year, their campaign got some extra help in a big way.
Austin Rohr, owner of Superior Outfitters in Tyler, purchased 100 sandwiches from Jersey Mike's Subs to hand out to customers who walked in their front door.
Rohr tells CBS19, they handed out all 100 sandwiches in an hour (from 5-6 p.m.).
"Anytime we have have a chance to give back to the community that supports us, we do," Rohr said. "Seeing Jersey Mike's step up inspired us to do the same."
Since 2011, Jersey Mike's Subs has raised more than $32 million for charities nationwide.
CBS19 thanks Jersey Mike's Subs and Superior Outfitters for "putting their money where their mouth is," literally, and helping do good in the East Texas community.
ABOUT SUPERIOR OUTFITTERS
Superior Firearms opened in April 2016 and was primarily focused on the firearm, shooting, and hunting markets, but in 2019 we rebranded to Superior Outfitters so we could expand our products lines. We carry new and used guns and a full line of ammo , accessories, costa sunglasses, and tons of apparel. Please visit our store in Tyler at 4572 South Broadway Ave., conveniently located in the French Quarter Shopping Center across from Broadway Square Mall.
ABOUT JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
Jersey Mike’s Subs, with more than 2,500 locations open and under development nationwide, serves authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs on in-store freshly baked bread — the same recipe it started with in 1956. Passion for giving in Jersey Mike’s local communities is reflected in its mission statement “Giving…making a difference in someone’s life.”
ABOUT CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
Children’s Village exists to help children from Northeast Texas who are neglected, abused, or homeless. Since 1980, we have provided 24 hour residential care in family-style living homes on a rural campus setting. Our homes are co-ed so we can serve sibling groups.
We believe that siblings should stay together for support and security whenever possible. Children’s Village is dedicated to offering hope and healing to youth who find their lives shattered by their present circumstances.