The Joe Burrow Foundation, started by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, raised $100,000 last month across three cities for its “Dine For 9” fundraiser which will be used for the Do Good grants, supporting projects that “develop new pathways for mental health protection and food insecurity.”
Over 300 restaurants in Athens, Ohio, Baton Rouge and Cincinnati participated, each of them donating 9 percent of their profits from their sales on Sept. 9 to the fundraiser. Fans also had the option of donating to the cause as well.
“We want to thank all of the restaurants and fans in Cincinnati, Athens and Baton Rouge who supported the Joe Burrow Foundation with our ‘Dine for 9’ initiative,” Jimmy Burrow said in a press release. “These funds will continue to support our work to overcome food insecurity in these three communities.”
The Joe Burrow Foundation says its mission is to “provide resources and support to the underprivileged and underserved.” It has already awarded close to $600,000 in Do Good grants, and this money is going to add to that amount.
