Local McDonald’s Owner/Operators Tanya Lawrence Laura Herrera, Edgar Herrera (The Mendez Group) and The GSF Foundation partnered to provide 800 pairs of athletic shoes to at-risk children. The donations were made through four community organizations: Casa Central, Erie Elementary Charter School, Erie Neighborhood House, and Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council. This is an effort to motivate children to go to school and exercise. Sometimes kids even skip school because they don’t have appropriate shoes. It is an issue that it is often ignored but it is important to address. The Owner/Operators of the Mendez Organization partnered with Golden State Foods, to donate shoes to 800 kids in at-risk situations. This donation not only offers children the possibility of having proper footwear for physical development, it gives them joy and motivation. This is something that should always be maintained in the children of Chicago. “We are proud and honored once again to work together to donate 800 pairs of shoes to children in our community,” said Owner/Operator Edgar Herrera. “Businesses working with community groups like Casa Central, Erie Elementary Charter School, Erie Neighborhood House, and Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council can have a positive impact on children’s lives in many ways.“ The event at Casa Central and Erie Charter House was attended by Ronald McDonald who helped hand out the footwear to each child benefited by this donation.

Photo Credit: McDonald’s Hispanic Owner Operators Association (MHOA)