Day-End Dough-Nation® Program Grant

The Day-End Dough-Nation® Program by Panera Bread exemplifies community generosity through the donation of unsold bakery products to local charities. This impactful initiative supports various organizations that distribute food to those in need, including shelters, health centers, and youth programs. By partnering with thousands of non-profits nationwide, Panera Bread not only reduces food waste but also plays a crucial role in addressing hunger and promoting equality within communities.

That’s why our bakery-cafes donate their unsold bread, bagels, and baked goods to local non-profits at the end of the night through our Day-End Dough-Nation program.
Our Panera bakery-cafes partner with thousands of organizations nationwide. The charities we work with distribute the donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services. Check out several of the programs and services we support through our Day-End Dough-Nation program.
Supported Charities, Programs, Services
After school programsLow-income health centersBackpack programsMental health centersDomestic violence sheltersOutreach programsCommunity free mealsPeople with disabilitiesFood pantriesRecovery servicesFood rescue agenciesSoup kitchensHomeless shelter  Veteran servicesImmigrant/refugee servicesTransitional homesLow-income elderly housing  Youth shelters

Eligibility

Be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, religious organization, or public schoolDistribute the donated products to people in need, people who are ill, or to underserved and at-risk children and youthCommit to picking up and distributing the unsold bread, bagels, and baked goods on a weekly and continuous basis

Ineligibility

We will not support institutions, non-religious organizations, events and/or programs that discriminate against individuals based upon their race, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, ethnic or national origin, disability, genetic information, military, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or age.