New Lenox Arby's To Donate Nearly $18K To Northern Illinois Food Bank

NEW LENOX, IL — Arby's hasn't been in New Lenox long, but the restaurant is already ingratiating itself with the neighborhood by donating $17,728 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank, according to a news release.

Arby's franchisees Mike and Greg Schulson will celebrate the restaurant's grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the restaurant, located at 672 E. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox, according to the release. Arby's first opened its doors in New Lenox in May.

The Schulsons will be accompanied by New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann and others for the ribbon cutting, and they will hand over the check to Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Jessica Stanley-Asselmeier.

As part of the grand opening celebration, the first 25 guests will receive a free Roast Beef Combo Meal, according to the release. There will also be raffle prizes featuring Arby’s swag and New Lenox businesses, including gift certificates to Hickory Creek Brewing, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, and Board and Brush.

“We are proud to support the New Lenox community,” Greg Schulson said. “The whole team looks forward to offering residents an alternative to regular fast food by celebrating the art of Meatcraft with a variety of high-quality proteins paired with crave-able sides, such as Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes."

The new restaurant employs 10 to 15 team members, according to the release. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and Sundays, and from 10 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.