The Noodles & Company Foundation was created to help improve the well-being of our team members by being there in times of sudden crisis, providing them and their family members educational opportunities and allowing us to give back to the communities we serve.

It is a Foundation created by our team members for our team members throughout our entire organization.

In the untimely event of financial challenges, emergency hardships or catastrophic events this fund will make a gift to the affected team member and their family.

What types of events are considered?

• Unusual medical/dental expenses caused by a severe illness/ accident
• Loss of home or contents due to a catastrophic event (e.g. fire, crime or flood) that is not covered by insurance
• Expenses due to the death of a Noodles team member or a member of a Noodles team member’s immediate family
• Emergency housing expenses to prevent or immediately following eviction

Who does this fund support?

Noodles & Company team members and their immediate family members

Applying For Aid:

Applications for assistance may be completed by the Noodles team member in need or by a Noodles team member on behalf of the Noodles team member in need. All requests must be submitted electronically by completing this application. Applications must be complete and supporting documentation is required. Requests are reviewed and approved by the Noodles & Company Foundation Selection Committee within 14 days of receipt of the application.

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Contributing To The Foundation:

There are two ways you can support the Noodles Foundation!
If you are an active Noodles team member, click here to donate via paycheck contributions.
If you are not an active Noodles team member, you can click below to make a one-time contribution.

 

Since our very beginning, being involved in our communities has been one of our most important ingredients. The Noodles & Company Foundation supports the volunteer activities of our Central Support Office team members along with the thousands of team members in our restaurants nationwide.
This fund gives Noodles & Company team members an opportunity to make a difference, and help nourish the neighborhoods we serve – whether it be by filling backpacks with school supplies, hosting food drives for Food Bank of the Rockies or decorating local children’s homes for the holidays.

The Noodles & Company Foundation does not provide support to:

• Political organizations or candidates
• Capital campaigns
• Programs promoting religious beliefs
• Conferences, seminars or reunions
• Research projects