McDonald’s Donates 400 Backpacks to ​Local Boys & Girls Club

Back-to-school stress has been alleviated for a group of deserving young Omaha students. Kids at the North Omaha Club, an affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM; bgcomaha.org), were surprised with a donation of 400 backpacks on July 23 thanks to local McDonald’s owner-operators of the Great Plains Co-op. “The North Omaha Club does incredible work for kids in the community so the decision to donate was an easy one​,” said local owner-operator Dustin Darmody. “McDonald’s is grateful to be a part of that impact.” The surprise took place in the auditorium, just in time for student back-to-school shopping. McDonald’s owner-operators of the Great Plains Co-op answered the need in the community by donating​ backpacks to show their support for education and student success. “We, as a co-op, are passionate about ensuring students are prepared for school because they are our future,” said another local owner-operator, Blake Zogleman. ​

The North Omaha Club, serving youth ages 5-18 in at-risk metro areas, is part of the greater Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands, which serves over 7,000 local youth in 13 different locations across the Omaha, Carter Lake and Council Bluffs metro areas.