By MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
During lunch today, if you eat at McDonalds, you can meet some players and coaches from the St. Joseph Mustangs and also benefit the United Way of Greater St. Joseph.
The Essig Family Mcdonalds and the Mustangs are partnering with the United Way at the north belt McDonalds today from 11am to 2pm.
United Way’s Lauren Catron says the partnership has been a great one that’s lasted the past several years.
“We’re doing it again this year, we’re going to be at the McDonalds on the north belt at 601 North Belt Highway and the McDonalds at 3504 North Belt Highway,” Catron tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “And a portion of the food and drink sales will be donated to United Way’s 2025 campaign for this year.
Catron says this event is a sort of precursor to the kickoff of the 2025 campaign in September, helping build excitement in an already supportive community
“United Way’s annual campaign funds vital programs in our community, everything from youth mentorship and housing stability to community health and education, and we just really appreciate the community coming out,” Catron explains. “It’s just really building that excitement for the 2025 campaign kickoff.”
During that time, players and coaches from the Mustangs will be meeting fans, signing autographs and taking photos.
Catron says there is a lot of excitement around the Mustangs right now
“Just having an opportunity for the community to come out and meet the players, meet the coaches, eat some great food, and then also be able to kind of give back to their community too,” Catron says. “It’s just really an exciting event that we’re excited to be a part of.”
Players and coaches will be at both locations during the time of the event.
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