By Anna Skinner
A new sub shop has opened in Noblesville.
Yet bringing more food options to Noblesville residents isn’t Jersey Mike’s Sub’s only goal. Owner Brian Jessogne said that from their opening date on Sept. 16 through the first five days of business, the restaurant will be donating money to Indy Honor Flight.
Indy Honor Flight is an organization that sends veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorials. It costs $450 to send one veteran, and Jessogne said he hopes to raise enough money to send 10.
“I want to generate as much money as we can to send as many people as we can,” Jessogne said. Being an Army veteran himself with many members of his family also having served, the charity has a personal touch for him.
Whenever a Jersey Mike’s opens, they focus on donating money to a different charity.
“We thought it was one of the best charities we could ever do and to send as many people to Washington as possible,” Jessogne said.
On Sept. 14, the new Jersey Mike’s hosted a pre-opening celebration and invited veterans from around the community to come in. They served free lunch and cake to thank those for their service.
Members from Indy Honor Flight were also present to thank veterans and encourage them to apply for the unique opportunity to go to D.C.
In an effort to encourage donations, Jessogne and his staff handed out 7,500 coupons and mailed 20,000 more. If someone donates $2 when they came in for their first five days, they receive a free sub.
Go to Jersey Mike’s
Address: 1667 Clover Road
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., every day
Phone: 678-8030
Website: www.jerseymikes.com
