Papa Murphy’s has announced a one-day online fundraiser scheduled for September 17 designed to offer tangible support to families and staff touched by the recent tragedy at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis. Customers who order online and enter the promo code “HOPE” will see 50 percent of their purchase donated directly to aid the parish and school impacted by the incident.
The local owners, Nic and Joel Meyer, are leading the initiative. They expressed deep sympathy for the suffering caused by the event. Joel Meyer said that although “nothing can take away the pain, this effort is a small but meaningful way to stand with those affected.”
The campaign aims to channel community generosity into relief quickly. By tying the fundraising directly to online orders, Papa Murphy’s provides a simple way for patrons to contribute while ordering food. The promotion applies exclusively to orders placed through Papa Murphy’s online system.
In defining this offer Papa Murphy’s emphasizes that half of all online sales on that specific date will go to support recovery efforts. There are no complicated tiers or hidden requirements; using the code at checkout is all that is required to ensure the donation portion is directed to those in need.
For many in the community, this kind of response by a franchise business offers both practical relief and symbolic solidarity. Seeing major operations like Papa Murphy’s step forward underlines the role local businesses often play when healing and rebuilding are underway.
Despite being a single-day event, the fundraiser holds broader significance for franchise stakeholders. It demonstrates how fast food chains can activate their digital platforms in service of a cause, drawing customer engagement not just through food but through shared values.
