Panera Bread: With Us Through the Year

       The folks at Panera Bread are faithful and compassionate throughout the year to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Each week they give sustenance to survivors with wonderful donations of breads, rolls and sweet baked products. Each week, the residents of the shelter are delighted to find fresh surprises when they open the Panera donation bags.      Panera not only supports survivors with food, but they also take monetary donations all year long. Each year they present a sizable check to AWARE and each year we are honored to receive it. Their devotion to AWARE and the issue of violence against women and children puts them front and center every day of the year with their customers. Everyone who patronizes the store will see a donation container and be reminded of the ongoing work at AWARE and the generous spirit of Panera and its staff.