STEUBENVILLE — McDonald’s owner operators throughout Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and West Virginia will be raising funds for local first responders and veteran organizations on Sept. 11.

During the 9/11 Digital Fundraiser, nearly 125 organizations across Pennsylvania will earn 10 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app.

This year marks the first time McDonald’s restaurants will be holding the 9/11 Digital Fundraiser. McDonald’s owner/operators in Pennsylvania came up with the fundraiser as a way to support local first responders and veterans in the communities they serve.

Each locally owned McDonald’s restaurant has chosen an organization in their community to donate 10 percent of all digital sales on September 11.

Each identified organization will receive a minimum of $250.

“We are proud to be supporting the people who dedicate themselves to saving lives and protecting their communities,” said McDonald’s Owner/Operator Joe Nyanko, who owns 15 restaurants in western Pennsylvania. “Our hope is that the population will come out to support their local first responders and veterans, and help us make the 9/11 Digital Fundraiser a success throughout the state.”

The McDonald’s app is available for download in the Apple App Store and the Android Google Play Store. With the McDonald’s app, customers get access to exclusive deals, they can order ahead and pass the line with Mobile Order & Pay, plus they can join MyMcDonald’s Rewards to earn points on every order to redeem for free McDonald’s.

As always, customers can customize their orders to match their personal taste preferences, including asking for no onions or pickles, or holding the sauce on their favorite burger.