Felipe’s Taqueria Partners with Shuck Cancer to Give Back 2025

Shuck Cancer, One Taco at a Time

At Felipe’s Taqueria, we believe in great food, good company — and giving back. This fall, we’re proud to partner once again with Shuck Cancer, an initiative of the American Cancer Society, to bring our community together for a cause that hits home for so many of us.

From now through November 11, 2025, every guest has the opportunity to “round up” at checkout and donate toward Shuck Cancer’s mission: ensuring that cancer patients across Louisiana have the transportation, lodging, and support they need to access care.

Why This Matters

Cancer affects all of us in one way or another — whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor. Shuck Cancer is more than a fundraiser: it’s a community movement built on compassion, resilience, and the belief that no one should be denied care because of barriers like transportation or lodging.

Since its launch in 2018, Shuck Cancer has raised over $1 million to support the Access to Care Grant Program in Louisiana, helping patients get to treatment rather than lose hope.
Learn more at shuckcancer.org.

Last Year: Setting the Bar High

In 2024, Felipe’s Taqueria and owner Pike Howard earned the title of Top Shucker by raising an incredible $102,780 for Shuck Cancer.
Read the full story on MyNewOrleans.com →

Here’s how it happened:

• Thousands of our guests generously opted to round up at checkout, contributing more than $5,700.
• Felipe’s matched those round-up donations dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact.
• The campaign culminated in a vibrant event filled with oysters, live music, and food from 30+ local restaurants — all in the spirit of “the best party with a purpose.”

That success reflects the power of community and shows what can happen when people come together for a shared cause.

What’s New This Year

Building on last year’s incredible momentum, for the next 30 days — through November 11, 2025 — we’re inviting you to join us again in making a difference.

Here’s how you can help:

• Round up at checkout: When you pay your bill at any Felipe’s Taqueria location, you’ll see a prompt asking if you’d like to donate a few dollars (or more) to Shuck Cancer.
• Matching support: Felipe’s will match guest donations — doubling every dollar you contribute.
• Celebrate community: Every contribution, no matter the size, helps Louisiana cancer patients receive the care and support they deserve.

Why We Do It

At Felipe’s, tacos are our language of welcome — whether you’re stopping in for lunch, catching up with friends after work, or gathering with loved ones for dinner. But we believe the table can be more than a place to eat — it can be a place to act.

We donate because:

• Food brings people together. Everyone can join in one simple action: round up.
• Barriers to care exist. When a patient faces more than cancer — when they face the cost or stress of how to get there — that’s a hurdle we can help remove.
• Community power matters. Last year we set a record. This year, we aim to beat it — not just for Felipe’s, but for every person who needs help.
• It’s who we are. Supporting our community has always been at the heart of Felipe’s.

How You Can Help

1. Dine with us at any Felipe’s Taqueria location between now and November 11, 2025.
2. Look for the prompt at checkout to round up your total to the nearest dollar — or donate any amount you choose.
3. Know that your contribution directly supports Shuck Cancer’s mission through the American Cancer Society.
4. Spread the word. Tell friends and family. Share on social media. Every share helps grow the impact.
5. Join the celebration. Keep an eye on our social channels as we track progress toward our goal and celebrate milestones along the way.

A Final Word

At Felipe’s Taqueria, every taco is served with flavor, every margarita is squeezed by hand, and every guest is appreciated.

As a family-owned, New Orleans–based restaurant group, we’re proud to have called this city home for nearly 19 years — and we’re just getting started. From our beginnings in Uptown, to our locations in the French Quarter, Mid-City, and Metairie, Felipe’s has always been about more than great food. We’re about people — our teams, our guests, and our community.

Supporting Shuck Cancer is one of the ways we live out that commitment. Last year, our guests helped us raise more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society through this campaign — and this year, we’re aiming even higher.

So when you stop in for tacos, queso, or a round of hand-squeezed margaritas, take a moment to round up at checkout and help make an even greater impact.

Your generosity, loyalty, and love for good food make everything possible. Let’s celebrate 19 years in New Orleans by giving back to the community that’s supported us every step of the way.

Round up. Eat well. Do good. Let’s Shuck Cancer — together.