You sip.
Schools win.

SONIC's Limeades for Learning is making a difference for public school teachers, students and classrooms across the country and we need YOUR help.

in partnership with

$27 MILLION

donated since 2009

11.8 MILLION

students impacted

59 THOUSAND

teachers supported

Limeades for Learning has become one of the largest programs in the U.S. to support public education.

How Limeades for Learning Works

SONIC donates a portion of every Drink, Slush, and Shake purchase to support local public schools.

Classroom Support

Through a partnership with DonorsChoose.org we fund teacher projects that provide supplies and resources for classrooms across the country.

Teacher Development

Each year, we provide scholarships for teachers to attend an immersive, 2-day training at Ron Clark Academy to renew enthusiasm and enhance teaching skills.

Teacher Spotlight

  • Teacher Spotlight: Marisa Ochoa

    Kindergarten teacher refuels her spark with SONIC Limeades for Learning & Ron Clark Academy.

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  • SONIC Limeades for Learning October 2023 Teacher of the Month

    Charlotte Green-Allison is a Pre-K teacher based in Port Arthur, Texas. She’s been educating students in Math, Science, Literacy, and Art for nearly a decade, but with so many subjects to cover, she focuses on one clear goal that keeps her going: to make a difference in the lives of her students.

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  • SONIC Limeades for Learning September 2023 Teacher of the Month

    Meet Cressandra Layne, a Pre-K teacher in King and Queen County, Virginia. As someone who learned early on the difference that just one teacher can make, Cressandra takes great care in her role as an educator.

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  • SONIC Limeades for Learning August 2023 Teacher of the Month

    Ted Newfield is a high school teacher who has been educating students in Tampa, Florida for more than seven years. No matter the class, he encourages everyone to move forward with the mindset that anything is possible.

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How You Can Participate

Buy a drink. Help a School.

Visit your local SONIC to purchase your favorite drink and help students in your community.

FAQs

  • Powered by the SONIC Foundation, Limeades for Learning is SONIC’s national initiative to support local public schools across the communities we serve.

    Since 2009, SONIC has donated more than $26 million to public schools.

  • Limeades for Learning is funded by our guests! SONIC donates a portion of every drink, slush and shake sale to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to support local public schools across the communities SONIC serves through partners like DonorsChoose.

  • More than 47 thousand teachers and 9.5 million public school students have benefited from Limeades for Learning since 2009.

  • SONIC donates $1.20 for each box of cups sold through participating drive-in locations to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to fund classroom needs submitted by teachers across the U.S.

  • DonorsChoose is a nonprofit organization that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects that are created by teachers. 

    If you’d like to donate directly to a teacher or school near you, simply visit DonorsChoose.org and search for a project you’d like to support.

  • Limeades for Learning is a year-round effort. to local education and classroom needs. Teachers may receive support during Teacher Appreciation Month in May, Back to School in August, and anytime during the year through other Limeades for Learning funding events.

  • Teachers’ Circle is a SONIC rewards program exclusively for educators that provides them with special rewards and offers online and in the SONIC App.

    Any teacher, faculty or staff at a K-12 or degree-granting can join Teachers’ Circle by downloading or opening the SONIC App and updating their account settings to confirm. Space is limited.

  • Your current school name

    First and last name (as known by your school)

    Personal email address (for code delivery)

  • Documents must be authentic and issued by your school, displaying the following criteria: Status (faculty status must be displayed on the doc), school name, date (cannot be expired), and your full name, as recognized by your school.

    Common & Accepted Documents include:

    School IDs

    Paystubs dated within 90 days

    Link to faculty listing on school website

    Class schedules dated with current academic year

    The data found in the document uploaded should match what you entered in the verification form. Please redact or black out any sensitive information on your document(s) not necessary for verification.

  • We’re still funding teacher projects throughout the year! Instead of voting on projects, the SONIC Foundation will be donating directly to fund classroom projects or matching donations on DonorsChoose that have been submitted by teachers in our SONIC communities.

  • SONIC promotes an entrepreneurial spirit, and each operator manages each Drive-In on an individual basis. Teachers are encouraged to stop by their local SONIC Drive-In and introduce themselves to the manager. Together, they may discover ways they can collaborate to bring learning and creative resources to students.

  • Contact your local SONIC Drive-In and talk to the manager about other school programs available. SONIC is dedicated to improving the lives of children in our communities.