Columbus, OH - August 27, 2025 - Business Professionals of America (BPA) is proud to announce a new nationwide partnership with HungryFriend, a fast-growing fundraising platform that empowers communities to support their local BPA chapters simply by dining out.
Through this partnership, BPA members, families, alumni, and supporters can turn everyday meals into lasting impact — all without spending anything extra. By registering a card in the HungryFriend app and dining at more than 20,000 participating restaurants, a percentage of each transaction is automatically donated to support local BPA chapters.
With over 1,300 chapters across the United States, this initiative unlocks a powerful new way to raise funds at scale while engaging communities on the ground.
“BPA is excited to partner with HungryFriend as we continue to equip today’s students with the skills and resources to become tomorrow’s leaders,” said Dr. LouAnn Ross, BPA Executive Director. “This initiative gives our chapters a meaningful, low-lift fundraising tool that integrates seamlessly into everyday life.”
Whether it’s helping cover travel costs for national competitions, funding classroom technology, or supporting career development programs, the donations raised through HungryFriend go directly back to individual BPA chapters — where they can make the most difference.
“BPA is exactly the kind of organization we built HungryFriend to support,” said Bryant Walker, Chief Marketing Officer at HungryFriend. “They’re community-rooted, student-driven, and making a real impact — and now every lunch, coffee run, or dinner out can help move that mission forward.”
Here’s how it works:
- Visit www.hungryfriend.com and choose your local BPA chapter
- Register your debit or credit card (secure and encrypted)
- Dine at participating restaurants — and generate automatic donations
No flyers, no round-ups, no asking for extra donations. Just one-time signup, and everyday dining becomes everyday giving.
The partnership officially launches this month, with chapters and supporters encouraged to begin registering immediately.
About Business Professionals of America (BPA) B
usiness Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, accounting, and other related fields. BPA serves over 45,000 members in over 1,300 chapters across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Learn more at www.bpa.org.
About HungryFriend
HungryFriend is a passive fundraising platform that helps nonprofit organizations raise money effortlessly. Supporters register their card once, dine at participating restaurants, and automatically generate donations — no codes, no extra spend. Learn more at www.hungryfriend.com.
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Company Name: HungryFriend & Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Contact Person: Bryant Walker
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Country: United States
Website: www.HungryFriend.com
