The Little Caesars Love Kitchen has arrived at the Salina Salvation Army, 1137 N. Santa Fe, and is providing fresh Little Caesars pizza meals for about 250 people in need today.
“The Love Kitchen was created to provide quality meals for people who need them,” said Tom Perrin, who owns the Salina Little Caesars with his wife, Jennifer. “As a member of the area business community, it’s important for us to support people when they need it and help make the community stronger. We’re excited to support this program with food and staff to provide a quality meal for people who otherwise may not get one, especially as the holidays approach.”
The Little Caesars Love Kitchen, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer with a fully equipped kitchen, has fed more than three million people in 48 states and four Canadian provinces. It has also responded to disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as the site of the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the 1995 Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City. Established by Little Caesars in 1985, the Love Kitchen exemplifies Little Caesars strong tradition of giving back to America’s communities.
“We know that it’s important to reach out to the communities where we do business and help make a difference,” said David Scrivano, president and CEO of Little Caesars Inc. “As a family company, we are proud to work together with our local franchisees and company-owned stores to coordinate the vehicle, staff and food and to be there for the people in Salina who need assistance.”
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush awarded The President’s Volunteer Action Award Citation to Little Caesars for its volunteers’ contributions to the Love Kitchen. Little Caesars also received a Presidential Citation for Private Sector Initiatives for the Love Kitchen program under the Reagan administration. It has received a certificate of appreciation from the State of Michigan and was recognized by the Detroit City Council for its efforts in the Gulf Coast region.
Local Little Caesars franchise owners and company regional offices donate all food and labor costs for the Love Kitchen servings. An estimated 50,000 Little Caesars franchise owners and employees have contributed their time and financial support over the years to support the program in their local communities.
The Love Kitchen will be on hand until 1 p.m. this afternoon to serve Salina’s hungry. Mahaska Bottling Group will also be on hand to serve Pepsi products.
