It’s Thanksgiving week which means we are coming upon the busiest shopping day of the year – Black Friday! While you are out that day scoring some deals, make sure to stop by your St. Louis area Noodles & Company to refuel – and give back!

Noodles & Company’s has partnered with the St. Louis Area Foodbank, who shared that not only are non-perishable food items needed at this time of year but also personal care items like shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion and facial tissue.

On Friday, Nov. 24 (Black Friday, or as Noodles & Company is calling it – Give Back Friday!), all St. Louis-area Noodles & Company locations will be collecting unused personal care items to donate to this important local organization. Each guest who brings in one full-size (not travel size) personal care item to donate will receive one small meatless entrée for free until 3 p.m. The offer is limited to one entrée per person and each guest must have an item to donate to receive the offer.

All seven locations will be opening 30 minutes early, at 10 a.m., to give early bird shoppers a break to refuel and give back to those most need this holiday season! I’m so excited that Noodles & Company is doing something so good and giving back to the community. What an easy way to help others while also getting a great deal for yourself!

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Disclosure: I received a gift certificate in exchange for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own and I’m happy to support Noodles & Company and their great offer.