Foxborough Jaycees Nominated For $10K D’Angelo Giveaway

FOXBOROUGH, MA — D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches is giving a $10,000 donation to a community group, and the Foxboro Jaycees are among those nominated.

"Starting today, our valued guests throughout New England can cast their votes in support of an organization or cause that is important to their community for the chance to make an immediate impact,” said Deena McKinley, the CMO of D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches. "What’s so exciting about this program is that we leave it to our guests and team members to decide where these funds will be used in their neighborhoods, and we can’t wait to see which D’Angelo wins and which organization receives the $10,000 donation."

The Foxboro Jaycess provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change through service projects that benefit the community. The Jaycees mentor young adults and help them hone their skills and passion for service in Foxborough or wherever they end up settling later.

Fundraising efforts were severely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If the Foxboro Jaycees win, the $10,000 will be used to help ensure its annual programs will be intact. Important goals for 2021-2022 include expanding Junior Jaycees to involve more younger children in service projects, hosting sexual abuse awareness workshops to educate adults in the community who volunteer with service organizations as mentors or coaches and organizing a community 9/11 memorial event to recognize 20 years.

"We are grateful for this amazing consideration and honored to partner with our local D’Angelo restaurant in raising awareness for the Foxboro Jaycees, an organization that has been making a difference in Foxboro since 1989," said Kris Long, the executive director of community development for the Foxboro Jaycees.

The nomination came directly from local D'Angelo restaurants. The Foxborough location at 211 North St. nominated the Foxboro Jaycees, which are now one of 40 organizations competing for the giveaway.

Residents can help the Foxboro Jaycees win the $10,000 by voting on the restaurant's website. Voting runs until Aug. 8.