Jersey Mike’s 15th Annual “Month of Giving”
Los Angeles, April 18, 2025 – Jersey Mike’s Subs raised over $1 million to grant wishes for local children in Southern California through its 15th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign in support of Make-A-Wish.
More than 150 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties participated in the 15th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities.
The Month of Giving campaign culminated with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 26, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants gave 100 percent of the day’s sales – not just profit – to Make-A-Wish. Day of Giving is Jersey Mike’s busiest day of the year, with crews arriving as early as 4 a.m. to serve thousands of loyal customers eager to give back.
“We are extremely grateful for Jersey Mike’s partnership. The dedication and enthusiasm from the Jersey Mike’s owners, store managers, and employees made this Month and Day of Giving a tremendous success. This vital donation will help us grant wishes to the over 700 local children currently waiting for their most heartfelt wishes,” said Aparna Pande, CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. Pattie Mullins, CEO of Make-A-Wish Central Coast and Southern Central Valley, added, “The community showed up to ‘Grab a Sub and Grant A Wish,’ raising over $186,000 to support wishes in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. We thank Jersey Mike’s and their customers for delivering hope and joy to so many children in our community.”
Since Month of Giving began in 2011, Jersey Mike’s has raised more than $143 million for local charities.
“At Jersey Mike’s, we give to give,” said Angel Velazquez, Area Director for Jersey Mike’s. “Partnering with Make-A-Wish this year allowed us to make a real difference for children and families in our local neighborhoods. We’re grateful to our amazing customers for showing up and making this such an impactful Month and Day of Giving.”
“Together, we’re making a difference in people’s lives thanks to all of you,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s Founder and CEO, who this year celebrates 50 years since he bought his first sub shop at age 17.
Learn more about Make-A-Wish and how to get involved here.
For a list of restaurants in your area, please visit Jersey Mike’s charity listing by state.
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH GREATER LOS ANGELES
Founded in 1983, Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles has granted over 10,000 wishes to children in Los Angeles County. Annually in Los Angeles, the chapter grants 200 wishes locally and facilitates additional wishes for children from all over the world whose wish is to come to Los Angeles. Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles is part of Make-A-Wish America, a national organization that grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish America is one of the world's leading children's charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. For more information, visit wish.org/la or see us on Facebook, Instagram or X.
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® Central Coast and Southern Central Valley
Make-A-Wish Central Coast and Southern Central Valley (CVS) grants the wishes of children with critical medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Make-A-Wish CVS provides wishes to help children cope with their illness and its treatment and provide hope for these most vulnerable children. With the help of generous donors, community supporters, and over 90 volunteers, Make-A-Wish CVS provides life-changing wish experiences to children living in Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo counties. For more information about Make-A-Wish CVS, visit wish.org/cvs, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @makeawishcvs, or contact us at info@cvs.wish.org or 805-676-9474.
About Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s Subs, with more than 4,000 locations open and in development, 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.” For more information, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Join the conversation at #JerseyMikesGives.
Contact:
Anne McGregor
Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles
310.788.9474