LEBANON, Tenn., June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® named Operation Homefront as its new flagship nonprofit partner to support the organization's
mission of building strong, stable and secure military families. The partnership was kicked off with a commitment from Cracker
Barrel to contribute donations valued at $100,000 to Operation Homefront over the next year. To
rally Cracker Barrel guests around the new partnership, Cracker Barrel launched "Operation Rocker: Cracker Barrel's Summer Salute
to Military Families," to furnish the front porches of military and veteran families with Cracker Barrel's iconic rocking chairs.
In addition to Cracker Barrel's $100,000 commitment, the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Foundation also pledged a $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront.
Beginning Fourth of July weekend on July 1 and continuing until
Labor Day, Sept. 5, with each purchase of an eligible adult rocker
from Cracker
Barrel's website, Cracker Barrel will donate an adult rocker to Operation Homefront. The rockers will support the
organization's "Homes on the Homefront" program that helps our nation's heroes realize the American dream by placing deserving
veterans and their families in mortgage-free homes, as well as Operation Homefront's other initiatives. Cracker Barrel will also
offer this same opportunity for each eligible rocker cushion set purchased online during this time.
"Cracker Barrel is proud to serve the families of the men and women who serve our country," said Cracker Barrel Old Country
Store Chief People Officer Beverly Carmichael. "Kicking off this flagship partnership with
Operation Homefront allows us to bring together our commitment to our nation's military families with Operation Homefront's
mission of building strong military families. 'Operation Rocker' is an opportunity for our guests to express thanks to America's
service members, veterans and their families by bringing part of the Cracker Barrel experience to their own front porch."
Cracker Barrel has long been known for the wooden rocking chairs that line the front porch of each of its stores and represent
the southern hospitality that has made Cracker Barrel a "home away from home" for so many. This summer, Cracker Barrel is sharing
these well-loved rockers with military families to welcome them home and help them create that same warm, inviting and secure
environment.
Operation Homefront provides valuable programs designed to build strong, stable and secure military families and honor their
patriotism and service to our country. By connecting the American giving community to military families through programs that
address specific, short-term and critical assistance, long-term stability and recurring support needs they experience, Operation
Homefront is able to help military families overcome many of the challenges inherent in military life.
"Our mission to build strong, stable and secure military families means working to ensure these amazing Americans always feel
they have a place to call home," said Brig. Gen. (ret) John I. Pray Jr., president and chief
executive officer of Operation Homefront. "Our life-changing work is only made possible with the incredible support of
community-focused partners like Cracker Barrel, and we're grateful that they share our commitment to care for those who do so
much to protect the freedoms we enjoy daily."
Cracker Barrel and the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation have long supported military-focused nonprofits and
charitable initiatives, including the National Military Family Association, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, United
Through Reading, and the National Museum of the United States Army. By supporting the families of those serving in America's
armed forces, Cracker Barrel believes it can make a deeper, more meaningful and lasting impact.
To participate in "Operation Rocker," click here.
About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and
restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that's surprisingly
unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America's country heritage…all at a fair price. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 638 company-owned
locations in 42 states. Nation's Restaurant News' 2015 Consumer Picks survey named Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® the winner
in two Family-Dining Restaurants categories – Menu Variety and Atmosphere. For more information about the company, visit crackerbarrel.com.
About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation
The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation is public benefit corporation created by Cracker Barrel Old Country
Store in 1993. The Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants to support numerous nonprofits and charitable programs.
It also supports an annual Employee Scholarship Program, which recognizes and rewards the accomplishments of Cracker Barrel
employees and their children who excel in their studies and serve their communities.
About Operation Homefront
A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront builds strong, stable and secure military families so that they can thrive
in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. With more than 3,200 volunteers nationwide, Operation Homefront has
provided assistance to tens of thousands of military families since its inception shortly after 9/11. Recognized for superior
performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of Operation Homefront's expenditures go directly to
programs that provide support to our military families. For more information, go to www.OperationHomefront.net.
Cracker Barrel Media Contact:
Breeanna Straessle
media.relations@crackerbarrel.com
615-443-9589
Operation Homefront Media Contact:
Aaron Taylor
Aaron.Taylor@operationhomefront.net
210-549-4621
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