Restaurant to hold benefit today for Boys and Girls Club back-to-school program

A Back to School Night at McDonald’s restaurants on Tuesday, Aug. 4, will be a benefit for the Boys and Girls Clubs’ school supply program.

In Kansas City, Kan., the McDonald’s at 812 Minnesota Ave. will participate in this event from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4.

The restaurant is donating 25 percent of its sales to help buy school supplies for children through the Boys and Girls Club program.

Leaders and staff from the Boys and Girls Club may be working behind the counter at the restaurant from 4 to 7 p.m. to help serve customers.

“The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is a fantastic organization that plays such an important role in our local neighborhoods,” said David Essig, a local McDonald’s owner-operator. “We’re happy to support the school supply drive to make sure as many kids as possible have the tools they need to be successful this school year.”

A donation of $25 sponsors one full Back to School Kit for a child, including a backpack, pens, pencils, paper, folders, binders and more.