Hooters Delivers Summer Fun Items and Toiletries to School in Bimini

Nineteen Hooters Girls from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Florida distributed coloring books, crayons, sunglasses and toiletries to 90 children at Gateway Christian Academy in Bimini. The Hooters Girls enjoyed spending time with the kids during their visit to Bimini for their 2023 Hooters Calendar shoots. This is the first time the group of Northeast Hooters Girls had the opportunity to travel to Bimini.

The eight Northeast Hooters Girls who participated in the school visit are from the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island Hooters locations. Kaitlin Crombie (Hooters of Tropicana, New Jersey), Gianna Cipollaro-To (Hooters of East Brunswick, New Jersey), Brittany Lawson (Hooters of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania), Isabella Perrino (Hooters of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania), Maria Fortino (Hooters of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania), Jasmyne Gentieu (Hooters of New Castle, Delaware), Alona Appell (Hooters of Newark, Delaware)and Ashley Wilson (Hooters of Warwick, Rhode Island) enjoyed the opportunity to give back and spend time at the school.

“Bringing goodie bags and snacks to the kids at the school in Bimini was so heartwarming. Seeing their little faces light up will be something I will never forget, and I hope to visit them again soon,” said Kaitlin Crombie; Hooters of Tropicana, New Jersey.

“I am so honored I got to experience something as beautiful as meeting the sweetest and most grateful kids on this earth at the school in Bimini. It brought me so much joy to see how happy they were when they each received their own goody bag filled with cool stuff. I wouldn't trade an experience like that for the world,” said Gianna Cipollaro-To; Hooters of East Brunswick, New Jersey.

“Being able to give back to the little kids in Bimini was the most humbling and rewarding experience. Getting to hang out and see a little glimpse of their everyday lives and being able to put the biggest smiles on their faces is something I will never forget,” said Brittany Lawson; Hooters of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

“Seeing the genuine excitement from the students upon our visit was an incredible reminder of how Hooters girls have the power to impart joy and inclusion wherever we go. It was an honor to create a fun afternoon for them and share some Hooters happiness with these awesome kids,”said Isabella Perrino; Hooters of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

“Visiting the kids in Bimini was the high point of our trip, it was so touching getting to give back to the community. I will never forget the joy that we brought to the entire school,” said Maria Fortino; Hooters of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

“Having the opportunity to spend time with the children in Bimini was a rewarding experience. It warmed my heart seeing them so happy with the gifts and snacks we provided,” said Jasmyne Gentieu; Hooters of New Castle, Delaware.

“Getting to meet all of the amazing kids in Bimini was one of the most eye opening, and heartwarming experiences I've ever had. I feel extremely blessed to be able to give back and put a smile on all their faces, it was truly a pleasure and I hope to have more opportunities like this in the future,” said Alona Appell; Hooters of Newark, Delaware.

“It was an incredible opportunity to bring the kids gifts and see how happy the gifts made them it was hands down the best part of the trip,” said Ashley Wilson; Hooters of Warwick, Rhode Island.

Northeast Hooters, a Franchisee of Hooters of America, owns and operates seven locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Rhode Island. For more information about Northeast Hooters and their community involvement, please visit www.NortheastHooters.com<... a="">