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The Dickey Foundation Present Grants to Houston First Responders

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Houston, TX, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After providing more than $20,000 in grants along the west coast last month,   The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, is headed to the Houston, Texas area to support first responders with grants valued over $15,000.

On Monday March 13th, the Foundation will present Jacinto City Police with three electric bicycles. These electric bicycles will offer additional safety and ease for the Jacinto City Police Officers to quickly maneuver and respond to calls in their community. The presentation will be at 11:30 a.m. at Jacinto City Police Department – 10429 Market Street Road Jacinto City, Texas 77029.

Additionally, on Tuesday March 14th, the Foundation will present the Baytown Fire Department with 11 sets of floatation bomber jackets and bibs for the Baytown Fire Department’s Marine Operations Unit. This personal protective equipment provides flotation and in-water insulation to delay the onset of hypothermia in the event of water immersion for firefighters assigned to the fireboat. The presentation will be at 11:30 a.m. at Baytown Fire Training Field, 7022 Bayway Dr, Baytown, TX.

“We are thrilled to partner with The Dickey Foundation and provide grants to these brave Houston area first responder teams” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. “Any way we can support the well-being and safety of these men and women is an honor and a pleasure to our brand.” 

Join us as we proudly support those who protect and serve every day in our communities like law enforcement, firefighters, and even their families. Any generous donation you make to The Dickey Foundation will help continue to support our first responders. Donate today to help save a life!

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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with international locations in the UAE and Japan. Dickey’s Restaurant brands have over 550 locations nationwide. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018 and was named to Hospitality Technology Industry Heroes in 2021. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in 2020 by Nation’s Restaurant News and was recognized as one of the top 25 industry leaders on Fast Casual’s 2020 Top 100 Movers and Shakers list, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal and QSR Magazine. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com. 

 

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