North Chicago Suburban Salata Locations Help Feed the Hungry

WHEELING, IL – Salata, the Next Generation Salad Bar, is pleased to “Salute” the Wheeling Township food pantries throughout the month of December. On Friday, December 1st, Wheeling Township Food Pantry representatives will be on site at the Salata Wheeling, Lexington Commons location (1083 East Lake Cook Road) to kick off the “Salata Salutes” Give Back Program for the entire month of December, and welcome the community to come back all month long to help raise money and donations to feed the hungry.

“Salata Salutes” is a new fundraising initiative that gives back to local non-profit organizations each month. Throughout the month of December, whenever anyone “salutes” the food pantries at checkout, 15% of their bill will go into the designated Township’s Food Pantry fund. At the end of the month, a check will be presented to each food pantry in efforts to help serve community members in need of food.

“We’re pleased to continue this program to give back to nonprofit organizations within our community,” says Dan Campbell, owner, Salata Schaumburg and Wheeling. “Everyone should be entitled to healthy, whole food options. As a restaurant that encourages healthy eating, Salata is teaming up with our local food pantries to ensure that there is always food available to those in need this holiday season.”

"The Schaumburg Township Food Pantry is fortunate to have support from restaurants like Salata that give back to our community,” said Diana Nelson, Schaumburg Township’s Associate Director of Program Support and Community Outreach. “Food insecurity impacts many of our Township’s most vulnerable populations including children and seniors. We see over 700 families a month at our 100% donation-based pantry. Programs like ‘Salata Salutes’ help stock our shelves and we are thankful for the generous donations helping feed our neighbors this holiday season."

Craig Wleklinski, Wheeling Township Food Pantry Coordinator adds, “This time of the year can be financially difficult for some families, and our goal is to leave no community members hungry. Wheeling Township's Food Pantry is funded entirely with donations from the community, and we offer our sincere thanks to Salata for the generous efforts and contributions to make the food pantry available to those in need.”

For more information on Chicago’s North Suburban Salata locations call 847-682-4643

or visit Wheeling’s Salata Lexington Commons on Facebook.

ABOUT SALATA

Salata offers tossed-to-order salads and customizable wraps made from a selection of more than 50 fresh, pure ingredients including an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken, seafood and vegan proteins. All Salata’s dressings, soups and sauces are house-made. Fresh soups, breads, desserts and signature teas and lemonades round out the menu.

Supporting its famous “eat good, look good, feel good” mantra, Salata’s main focus is to encourage healthy eating habits for people of all ages. Salata is the only salad concept that is gluten-free certified.

Founded in 2005, Houston-based Salata is a fast-growing salad chain with more than 70 corporate-owned and franchise locations in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Southern California. Ranked among the fastest-growing small chains in the U.S. by Restaurant Business, Salata plans to open in multiple markets, starting with Florida in 2018. For more information, visit salata.com.