Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving to support Team Connecticut athletes headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is teaming up with 46 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across Connecticut for the 16th annual March “Month of Giving” campaign, raising funds to send 37 Team Connecticut athletes to compete on the national stage.

Throughout March, customers at participating Jersey Mike’s locations can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make a donation at checkout. Proceeds will benefit Team Connecticut athletes and support the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

The 2026 USA Games will take place June 20-26 in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, with the University of Minnesota serving as the official host venue. Nearly 3,000 athletes from across the country are expected to compete in 16 sports, including athletics, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball. Pickleball and cornhole will debut as official USA Games sports this year.

The Month of Giving campaign will culminate with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 25. On that day, local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales — not just profits — to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and participating state programs. Every dollar raised, whether in-store, online or through the Jersey Mike’s app, will support the cause.

Day of Giving is traditionally Jersey Mike’s busiest day of the year, with some crews beginning preparations as early as 4 a.m. to meet demand.

The Month of Giving initiative typically supports more than 200 local charities nationwide. For the second time in the campaign’s 16-year history, Jersey Mike’s owners and operators across the country are uniting behind a single cause: supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities and promoting inclusion beyond the playing field.

Last year, Jersey Mike’s raised a record-breaking $30 million nationally during the campaign. Since Month of Giving began in 2011, the company has raised more than $143 million for local charities.

Funds raised in Connecticut will help ensure Team Connecticut athletes can travel, train, and compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, representing the state in one of the nation’s premier sporting events for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Jersey Mike’s Connecticut locations

Branford •
845 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Bristol •
641 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Cheshire •
959 S Main St b, Cheshire, CT 06410
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Colchester •
95 Linwood Ave, Colchester, CT 06415
Hours 10 am – 9 pm

Derby •
50 Pershing Dr, Derby, CT 06418
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Enfield •
39 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Fairfield •
2189 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Glastonbury •
2941 Main St b, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

Greenwich •
1245 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Groton •
258 CT-12, Groton, CT 06340
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Guilford •
874 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Hamden •
2100 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Kensington •
1041B Farmington Ave, Kensington, CT 06037
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Madison •
611 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Manchester •
1500a Pleasant Valley Rd, Manchester, CT 06042
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Meriden
533 S Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Middletown •
808 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Milford •
1599 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Hours:
10 am – 10 pm (Sunday – Thursday)
10 am – 12 am (Friday – Saturday)

Monroe •
143 Purdy Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Newington •
12 B Fenn Rd, Newington, CT 06111
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

North Haven •
410 Universal Dr, North Haven, CT 06473
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Norwalk •
360 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Norwich •
36 Town St 501 b, Norwich, CT 06360
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Oxford •
116 Main St d102, Oxford, CT 06478
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Plainville
359 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT 06062
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Ridgefield •
125 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Rocky Hill •
38 Town Line Rd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Shelton •
795 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

Simsbury
710 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

Southington •
812 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

Stamford •
1209 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06905
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Vernon •
35 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, CT 06066
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Waterbury •
901 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Waterford •
909 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Watertown •
595 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Wilton •
35 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

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