Whataburger Stands with Uvalde, Texas
Following tragedy, the brand stepped into action to support its local community
On May 24, 2022, a tragedy claimed the lives of 19 innocent students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, a community that Whataburger has been part for many years.
Identifying immediate needs for grieving neighbors, the brand deployed Family Members from surrounding areas to:
- Aid first responders and healthcare workers and provide a week’s worth of meals
- Offer comfort items and meals for Uvalde ISD elementary students and Family Members
- Provide support to summer school teachers and students through Communities In Schools®, Whataburger’s regional education partner
- Host Family Member appreciation events and community activations in partnership with The Astros Foundation
As healing continues, Whataburger will monitor the needs of the community as we help our fellow Texans, Family Members and friends over the months and years to come.
Whataburger serves up Goodness 24/7 with a made-to-order, customizable menu of burgers and other favorites delivered just like you like it. Born in Texas and headquartered in San Antonio, we’re celebrating 76 flavorful years of big bites, bold flavors, and even bigger fan love. We’ve grown to over 1,100 restaurants across 17 states, with original-recipe products now found in grocery aisles across the country. Our secret sauce (besides that Fancy Ketchup) is our Family Members - real people serving up real hospitality and meaningful connections in the communities we call home. We’ve landed on Fast Company’s Brands that Matter list, USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Newsweek’s America’s Best of the Best. To learn more, shop the Whatastore, or find your nearest location, visit Whataburger.com - or download our app on iOS or Android. Hungry for more? Discover what keeps fans coming back by diving into real stories from Whataburger super fans at stories.whataburger.com.