Founder Of Fast Food Chain Donates $1 Million To Texas Flood Victims

Todd Graves, the founder and owner of Raising Cane’s, has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in the catastrophic Texas floods.

“Graves is also donating food from his restaurants to victims, volunteers, and first responders on the ground. He’s also helping organize fundraisers for local schools and universities, and he’s even planning to rebuild the little league field in Ingram, Texas,” The Vigilant Fox stated.

Graves discussed the donations and relief efforts on Fox News:

WOW: Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves donates over $1M to Texas flood victims….and he’s not stopping there.

What a legend.

Todd Graves, the founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s chicken restaurants, is stepping up in a MASSIVE way for the people of Texas.

He’s donated $1… pic.twitter.com/nONSOSGqkk

— The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 10, 2025

More info from Fox Business:

In a statement, Graves said he and Raising Cane’s were “sending prayers and strength to everyone impacted by this disaster and are grateful for the heroic efforts of first responders and organizations like the American Red Cross for providing critical support and aid to those in need.”

“Our hearts break as we witness the devastating impact of flooding in Kerrville and the surrounding Communities,” the Raising Cane’s founder said. “We’re deeply saddened by the lives impacted and the loved ones lost, and our hearts and prayers go out to everyone impacted.”

The company has had restaurants in Texas for two decades, with over 200 locations currently scattered across the state.

Raising Cane’s said its founder’s donation was “not just a donation, but a vow of support to provide critical aid and resources today and in the weeks and months to come as families and communities work to recover and rebuild.”

Graves founded Raising Cane’s, which derived its name from his labrador retriever, back in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

“Our hearts and prayers are with Kerrville, the Texas Hill Country, and all those affected throughout Texas communities,” Raising Cane’s said in a statement.

“In response to the devastating floods, Raising Cane’s & Owner, Todd Graves, are donating $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross to support recovery efforts and provide critical resources to families in need. We stand with our Texas communities,” it added.

Raising Cane’s Owner ,@ToddGraves, along with the Cane’s Crew are proud to support our Texas Communities. If you’d like to join us in donating to the @RedCross to support flood disaster relief, recovery efforts, and provide critical resources in the Texas Hill Country and to… pic.twitter.com/dkjI0e7UFp

— Raising Cane’s (@raisingcanes) July 8, 2025

“Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastating impact of the recent floods in Texas. The loss of life and destruction are truly heartbreaking. We stand with the affected communities during this difficult time,” the American Red Cross said Monday.

“The American Red Cross is working side-by-side with partners to support emergency shelters — providing food, relief supplies and other critical resources like financial and family travel assistance. Several emergency shelters are open for those seeking refuge or a place to charge their phone and connect with our Disaster Mental Health volunteers. Additionally, there are two reunification centers open to help reconnect families and loved ones,” it added.

Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastating impact of the recent floods in Texas. The loss of life and destruction are truly heartbreaking. We stand with the affected communities during this difficult time.

The American Red Cross is working side-by-side with partners to… pic.twitter.com/bQ6qqZD4Ia

— American Red Cross (@RedCross) July 7, 2025

The Advocate noted:

While Cane’s has its roots and corporate headquarters in Baton Rouge, the chicken chain has more than 200 restaurants in Texas. It also has a large support office in Plano, Texas, that employed nearly 500 team members as of 2024.

The Red Cross has activated in Texas with local partners to support several emergency shelters that provide food, relief supplies and other critical resources. The Red Cross also has two reunification centers open now to help reconnect families and loved ones, according to its website.

Flash floods in Texas along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people over the July Fourth weekend and left an unknown number of others still missing. Kerr County, the hardest-hit area, is home to Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp, which said Monday it lost at least 27 campers and counselors.