Jersey Mike's Gives 100% of Sales to Special Olympics

If you're grabbing a sub on Wednesday in Oklahoma, your lunch money is going straight to Special Olympians heading to compete on the national stage.

All 22 Jersey Mike's locations across Oklahoma are donating 100% of their sales on Wednesday to help 56 Team Oklahoma athletes attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Not just profits—every single dollar from sandwiches, drinks, and catering orders will support the athletes.

The fundraiser is part of Jersey Mike's Month of Giving, which the chain has dedicated to the Special Olympics every four years. This year's event runs during a crucial time as Oklahoma's athletes prepare for competition across Minnesota's Twin Cities from June 20-26.

Every order counts toward the goal, whether placed in-store, online, or through the app. Jersey Mike's hopes to raise enough money nationwide to help all 3,000 qualifying athletes across the country make it to the games.

Jersey Mike's Gives 100% of Sales to Special Olympics

The Ripple Effect

The Special Olympics serves 12,700 participants in Oklahoma alone, supported by more than 13,000 volunteer coaches and thousands of additional volunteers and sponsors. The organization conducts over 175 sports competitions and training clinics across the state each year.

Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968, the Special Olympics now operates programs in all 50 states and more than 170 countries. The games provide sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Oklahoma held its first Special Olympics event in 1969, just one year after the inaugural international games in Chicago. The state branch became an official nonprofit in 1972 and has grown steadily ever since.

For Oklahoma's 56 qualifying athletes, this Wednesday's fundraiser represents a direct path to the national stage. The support from their local communities will help them compete alongside thousands of other athletes celebrating skill, determination, and the joy of sport.

One meal can help send an athlete to the biggest competition of their life.