Panera Bread Supports Local Family Uprooted by House Fire

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 3, 2010 -- Yorktown Heights, NY, February 2, 2010 – Panera Bread’s Yorktown Heights Cafe is pleased to be making a donation to a local family whose house was destroyed by fire on December 12, 2009. Bill Lambert & Michelle Bonamassa-Lambert, along with their two children, fortunately escaped the blaze, but lost most of their personal belongings and their entire home in the fire. On Saturday, February 6th, Panera will donate five percent (5%) of total net sales for the day to the Lambert family. Cash donations from the public will also be accepted that day.

The February 6, 2010 fundraising event is being organized by Lauren Voorhees, Regional Catering Manager for Panera Bread. “We feel this is another great way to support our local community right here in Yorktown Heights,” states Voorhees.

“Panera Bread is committed to serving the members of the local community, many of whom have had their lives touched by tragedies such as this one,” states Tony Diaz, Operations Partner of Take Home the Bread, Franchisee. “We are honored to be able to help the Lamberts get their lives back on track.”

For the past 14 years, Panera Bread has helped many charitable organizations through Operation Dough-Nation®, a program that allows Panera Bread and its customers to aid local charities. Cash donations made by customers in the Community Breadbox™ cash boxes at the registers are distributed annually to local charities. Panera also donates unsold bread to local area hunger relief agencies.

Panera Bread’s Yorktown Heights Café is located at 6 Triangle Center. For directions or more information, please call 914-962-5900.

About Panera Bread
Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,380 bakery-cafes as of December 29, 2009
under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.®, and Paradise Bakery & Café® names. With
its identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, Panera Bread is committed to
providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Highlighted by antibiotic free chicken,

whole grain bread, select organic and all-natural ingredients and a menu with zero grams
artificial trans fat per serving, Panera's bakery-cafe selection offers flavorful, wholesome
offerings. The menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites, complemented by new
items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices.
In neighborhoods across the United States and in Canada, guests are enjoying Panera's warm
and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free
internet access provided through a managed WiFi network. At the close of each day, Panera

Bread bakery-cafes donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. The franchisee Take Home the Bread, LLC plans to open 22 new bakery-cafes in the area over the next five years. Additional information is available on the Company’s website, http://www.panerabread.com.

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