San Antonio-Based Whataburger Pledges $1 Million Donation to Minority Students

click to enlarge San Antonio-Based Whataburger Pledges $1 Million Donation to Minority Students
Courtesy Photo / Whataburger
Responding to protests over the death of George Floyd, Texas favorite Whataburger will donate $1 million to Feeding Student Success, a program that facilitates scholarships and programs aiding Black and minority students.

Although Whataburger has been uncharacteristically quiet on social media this month, the company’s official Twitter statement Wednesday on the donation packed a punch: "The tragic death of George Floyd and the racial injustice that still exists in our world causes so much pain. It has to stop and we want to help.”

The statement also encouraged people to unite by demonstrating kindness and love, and acknowledged that the donation is "just a start" in the journey to making lasting change.

The company, known for its community involvement, is the latest in a line of Texas-based companies to make a statement condemning the the death of George Floyd and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Others include grocery giant H-E-B and telecommunications conglomerate AT&T.

 So many restaurants, so little time. Find out the latest San Antonio dining news with our Flavor Friday Newsletter.

KEEP SA CURRENT!

Since 1986, the SA Current has served as the free, independent voice of San Antonio, and we want to keep it that way.

Becoming an SA Current Supporter for as little as $5 a month allows us to continue offering readers access to our coverage of local news, food, nightlife, events, and culture with no paywalls.

Join today to keep San Antonio Current.

Scroll to read more Flavor articles

Nina Rangel

Nina Rangel uses nearly 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry to tell the stories of movers and shakers in the food scene in San Antonio. As the Food + Nightlife Editor for the San Antonio Current, she showcases her passion for the Alamo City’s culinary community by promoting local flavors, uncovering...

Join SA Current Newsletters

Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.