Rainbow Cone Launches Campaign to Support Florida Hurricane Relief

CHICAGO – This Giving Tuesday, December 3, The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone), inventor of Chicago’s 99-year-old five-flavor cone, will launch a weeklong fundraising campaign to support hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Florida. Guests at select Rainbow Cone ice cream shops in the Chicago area, Florida, Wisconsin, and Indiana will have the opportunity to round up their purchases at the register to contribute to Manatee Community Foundation’s Disaster Recovery Fund, aiding victims of the recent devastating storms, including Hurricane Helene.

“Rainbow Cone has always been about bringing members of local communities together,” said Lynn Sapp, a third-generation member of Rainbow Cone’s founding family and a Florida resident herself. “We’re heartbroken to see the impact these storms have had on local businesses and residents. Partnering with Manatee Community Foundation allows us to give back in a meaningful way and help our neighbors rebuild during this challenging time.”

The giveback will run from December 3 to December 9, with Rainbow Cone's Bradenton location extending the effort through the end of the month. Already, Manatee Community Foundation’s Disaster Recovery Fund has distributed over $250,000 to assist Southwest Florida residents affected by recent hurricanes. Funds raised through Rainbow Cone’s initiative will help extend this vital support, providing relief for the many families and businesses still recovering from the devastation.

“At Manatee Community Foundation, we believe that together, we can do great things to strengthen and enhance the communities affected by Hurricane Helene, Milton and other natural disasters,” said Yolanda Mancha, Vice President of Philanthropy for Manatee Community Foundation. “It’s organizations such as The Original Rainbow Cone that help to make that happen, and we’re incredibly grateful for their team’s support this giving season.”

For more information about Rainbow Cone, visit https://rainbowcone.com.

About The Original Rainbow Cone

The Original Rainbow Cone serves ice cream featuring extraordinary flavors and textures, including the world-famous 5-flavor "Rainbow Cone'', shakes, ice cream cakes & sandwiches, mini donuts, and memories dedicated to last forever. After opening in 1926, the "Rainbow Cone'' received its fame and quickly became the most unique ice cream cone anyone has ever seen. As Rainbow Cone works to expand locations and showcase its new adventures the company is excited to share their love for Rainbow Cone's signature sliced cone with even more communities. The Original Rainbow Cone is also available for nationwide shipping. With more than 20 locations scattered across the Midwest and Florida and more locations coming soon to Illinois, California, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Michigan and Florida, Rainbow Cone is on a mission to sweeten new markets nationwide. For more information about Rainbow Cone's franchise program, visit https://rainbowconefranchise.com or follow the rainbow on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

About Manatee Community Foundation (MCF)

Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) is a charitable organization founded in 1998. MCF partners with our citizens to strengthen and enhance our community through philanthropy, education, and service – now and forever. MCF is the bridge between generous donors, business leaders, our government, and nonprofit partners, who work together so that everyone can thrive because we believe that together, we can do greater things. MCF has invested over $55 million dollars in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, the environment, and animal welfare and is committed to investing in its diversity, equity, inclusion and access work. As the only community foundation in Manatee County, MCF is your partner in philanthropy, a trusted steward of charitable legacies and the guide for current giving through donor advised funds and beyond. See more information about Manatee Community Foundation at www.manateecf.org.