McDonald's Gives Back Day Returns to Amarillo

This Amarillo event turns everyday orders into meaningful impact.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:00am

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McDonald's is bringing back its annual Gives Back Day in the Texas Panhandle, with a portion of proceeds from participating locations in Amarillo, Canyon, Dumas, Dalhart, and Borger going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Tuesday, April 7th. The event has been a longstanding community fundraiser, with the beneficiary organization changing each year based on local needs.

Why it matters

The McDonald's Gives Back Day is a unique fundraising model that allows customers to support local charities simply by making their regular purchases, without any additional donation required. This makes it an accessible way for the entire community to get involved and make a difference.

The details

On April 7th, a portion of sales from all McDonald's locations in the Texas Panhandle area will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The Gives Back Day program has been running for years, with the recipient organization changing annually based on community needs identified by McDonald's.

  • McDonald's Gives Back Day will take place on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.
  • The event has been an annual tradition for McDonald's locations in the Texas Panhandle for many years.

The players

McDonald's

A multinational fast-food corporation that operates thousands of restaurants worldwide, including numerous locations in the Texas Panhandle area.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

A non-profit organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The Make-A-Wish Foundation's Texas Panhandle chapter will be the beneficiary of the 2026 McDonald's Gives Back Day.

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What they’re saying

“We tend to get behind almost all of them as a community, and that's something that makes Amarillo strong.”

— Ryan Kramer, Author

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation has been around a long time, and I personally know someone who was granted a wish as he was going through childhood cancer. It's a great organization that does amazing things for the kiddos, and I think it's great that they'll be getting a nice infusion to help make more dreams come true.”

— Ryan Kramer, Author

What’s next

Customers in the Texas Panhandle area are encouraged to visit their local McDonald's on April 7th to participate in the Gives Back Day and support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The takeaway

The McDonald's Gives Back Day demonstrates how major corporations can partner with local charities to create accessible community fundraising opportunities that allow everyone to contribute simply by making their regular purchases. This model has proven successful in Amarillo, bringing the community together to support important causes.