This holiday season, Jamba Juice, the category-defining leader in freshly blended-to-order fruit smoothies, juices, and good-for-you snacks, will host a sports equipment drive from Nov. 28 through Dec. 16 to benefit the James Jordan Boys and Girls Club in Chicago.

During this three week campaign, Jamba Juice is encouraging customers to donate new or gently used sporting equipment of any kind at any of its 24 Chicagoland area locations.

This program is driven by the Jamba Juice brand's mission to promote healthy, active lifestyles among its customers - especially youth, many of whom no longer have access to physical education programs. In partnership with its customers, Jamba Juice hopes to effect positive change in the health and wellness of children in the Chicagoland area in the New Year.

For more information on the Sports Equipment Drive call or visit your local Jamba Juice store location.

About Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice is the category-defining leader in freshly blended-to-order fruit smoothies, juices, and good-for-you snacks. Founded in 1990 in California, today Jamba Juice has more than 515 company and franchised stores in 26 states nationwide with 7,500 employees. For the nearest location call: 1.866.4R.FRUIT or visit the Web site at www.jambajuice.com.

The USDA's 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 5 to 9 servings of fruit and vegetables per day and the FDA recently offered an important guidance message for consumers: "Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases." With Jamba Juice, people are well on their way to their daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

About the Boys and Girls Club of America

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) comprises a national network of some 3,700 neighborhood-based facilities annually serving more than 4.4 million young people, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances. Known as "The Positive Place for Kids," the Clubs provide guidance- oriented character development programs on a daily basis for children 6-18 years old, conducted by a full-time professional staff. Key Boys & Girls Club programs emphasize character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation.