SEAFORD — Last month, Sonic Drive-In donated $1.5 million to fund local education needs through DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to give directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.

On Teacher Appreciation Day, May 3, as part of Sonic’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, it matched 50% of each donation made to teacher requests on DonorsChoose, giving a total of $1.5 million and helping fully fund more than 9,000 projects, including one from a Seaford teacher, who received $812.

Brittany Munoz of West Seaford Elementary School was awarded in support of a book room for grades pre-K-2.

“Limeades for Learning is an initiative that Sonic holds dear, and we’re proud to partner with DonorsChoose on this important work,” said Lori Abou Habib, chief marketing officer of Sonic. “Drink purchases at Sonic bring joy to our guests, while supporting students and teachers in the classroom.”

Sonic donates a portion of drink proceeds to support local public schools through Limeades for Learning, in partnership with DonorsChoose. The restaurant has given more than $20 million since 2009.

Those wishing to make an additional donation to a classroom project in their local community can visit here.