Business & Tech

Panera Bread Honors Military Personnel and Veterans with Free Meal

Those in the military will receive a free You Pick Two Meal at Pittsburgh area Paneras Wednesday and Thursday.

is showing support for those in uniform this holiday season by offering a free meal to them this week.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7 and 8, all 28 Pittsburgh-area Panera Bread cafés will honor local military personnel and veterans. By wearing their uniform or showing Military I.D., they can receive a Free You Pick Two.

The  is located on Washington Road in McMurray.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

“The holiday season is a time to share with the community and show appreciation, especially those who have made sacrifices for our country,” said Sam Covelli, owner and operator of Covelli Enterprises, in a press release. “We hope this token of generosity will let these men and women know how thankful we are for their service.”

Covelli Enterprises, along with affiliated Covelli Family partnerships, currently owns and operates more than 200 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Florida and Canada.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here