In the wake of devastating floods that have swept through Central Texas, P. Terry's Burger Stand has announced a substantial donation to aid relief efforts. After promising to donate 100 percent of its profits from a single day, the popular Austin burger chain is sending $150,000 to the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), as reported by CBS Austin.
The groundswell of support was evident on Thursday, as thousands of patrons flocked to P. Terry's locations—amounting to a remarkable 36 sites from Austin to San Antonio—to offer their support, even as some faced drive-thru lines stretching two miles long, it was nothing but a stark reminder of the community's solidarity. Patrick Terry, CEO of the burger stand, shared in a video posted across social media platforms that the response exceeded any expectations, creating a heartening spectacle of generosity, "It was insane, it was incredible, it was beautiful," Terry articulated in a statement, expressing the collective sentiment and recounting the bustling scenarios that unfolded at his establishments, as sourced from CBS Austin's coverage.
Amid social media buzz that highlighted long wait times and busy storefronts, community members manifested their support, with one customer saying, "Couldn't be more proud to eat P Terry's," illustrating the surge of local pride witnessed on that day, and another who was moved to tears by the display of support, "Texans are always going to be there for Texans!!!đź’—," these comments were captured as part of the narrative reported by KVUE.
Terry's pride in his Texas community was palpable as he further articulated his gratitude for the outpouring of support, stressing the profound impact such a gesture has not just on the affected people but on the community's spirit itself, "This is such a special place. This is such an amazing state, to watch Texans all over to come do this," he conveyed to his customers in a heartfelt message of unity and resilience, Patrick Terry's expressions of gratitude were detailed in a feature from KVUE. Moreover, other eateries in the region have also committed to donating proceeds or profits from this weekend to various flood relief initiatives in a broader collective action to support the Austin area's recovery efforts.
