Lubbock Times

For the 12th consecutive year, Sonic Drive-In donated a record amount to help teachers.

This year's $1.3 million donation will be used to fund public school teacher requests across the country. The effort is a part of the school system's yearly Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign. 

"Celebrating public school teachers through our Fall Voting Campaign feels special every year, but especially this year, as our incredible public school teachers are going the extra mile to keep their students inspired, regardless of where their classroom may be," Christi Woodworth, vice president for public relations for Sonic, said in a press release. "From cleaning supplies to humidifiers and technology needs, we were able to fulfill thousands of teachers' wish lists for necessary teaching materials to keep their students safe and learning."

Nonprofit teacher crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose and Sonic have teamed up to make the effort possible. Now, teachers and other educators will receive donations for essential materials to help create a pleasant education environment in both in-person and online classrooms.