McAlister's Deli In Cedar Park Teams Up With Meals On Wheels

CEDAR PARK, TX — For the second year, McAlister's Deli has teamed up with Meals On Wheels America for its “Warming Up the Community” campaign benefiting residents facing food insecurity.

The need is greater this year given continued reach of the coronavirus, officials said. Especially affected are senior citizens, the population segment most vulnerable to the illness scourge. Before the pandemic took hold, officials noted, more than 9.7 million seniors across the country were threatened by hunger and that number has gone up significantly in the past few months.

McAlister’s “Warming up the Community” campaign aims to raise funds to help provide warm meals and comfort to seniors around the holidays. Since Nov. 1 and through month's end, McAlister’s is donating 10 cents for every soup sold having already started with a minimum donation of $100,000 to Meals on Wheels America to support the philanthropic organization's efforts to reduce hunger and senior isolation.

To help support the effort, guests can order one of McAlister’s soups in a cup, bowl, bread bowl or as part of a "Choose 2" at participating locations. All soups can be ordered in-restaurant, online or via the McAlister’s app for to-go and curbside pickup. McAlister’s Delivery is also available at serviceable locations.

Guests can enjoy the following delicious soups: Broccoli and Cheddar, Country Potato, Chicken Tortilla, Chili and Veggie Chili. And, for a limited time, guests can try the White Chicken Chili Soup, a savory, slightly thickened roasted chicken broth with shredded chicken, white beans and Hatch chiles, garnished with cheddar jack cheese, jalapeño and blue corn tortilla strips.

“Since McAlister’s was founded in 1989, the brand has been committed to supporting our local communities and now with more than 470 restaurants across the country, we still live up to that promise,” Joe Guith, president of McAlister’s Deli, said in a prepared statement. “Through our partnership with Meals on Wheels, the McAlister’s brand is pledging to donate a minimum of $100,000 to help provide meals and companionship for seniors in our local communities.”

To find McAlister's locations across Texas, click here. The chain operates one site in the Austin area, located at 4701B Toll Road 183A.