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Area Domino’s Stores Present Over $5K Check to Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Area Domino’s Stores Present Over $5K Check to Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Pictured left to right: Local Domino’s franchisees Ty Turner and John Powell and Powell’s store supervisor, Lindsey Powell, present a $5,571 donation to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas on Oct. 21 to support hunger relief. Photo: Contributed/Domino's


Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Domino’s franchisee-owned stores throughout Northeast Arkansas presented a check to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas following a one-day fundraising event.

The check, which totaled $5,571.84, was presented on Oct. 21, although the fundraising itself took place Sept. 15. During the fundraising, stores donated 15% of sales to their regional food bank.

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The event was part of a statewide initiative by Domino’s across Arkansas, which raised more than $36,000 for six regional food banks serving the state. Funds were directed to the food bank that serves each store’s city or county.

According to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, the donation from Jonesboro Domino’s can provide more than 15,000 meals for people facing hunger.

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