NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Allstate Sugar Bowl is donating half a million dollars to recovery efforts following the New Year's Day Bourbon Street attack. The Allstate Sugar Bowl announced that $250,000 will go to the Greater New Orleans Foundation, which benefits the families of the victims and survivors of the attack. 2025 Washington Mardi Gras theme to honor military, first responders The remaining $250,000 will go toward public safety partnerships in the city. The Sugar Bowl was delayed by a day following the attack. “We had the opportunity on January 2nd to play the Sugar Bowl football game, and we’re hopeful that doing so provided a bright spot and, in some small way, served as a small step forward toward recovery after this terrible act,” said Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Sugar Bowl. “With this gift, the Committee wanted to do its part to aid victims and their families while helping to ensure that our city is a safe place for our friends, our families and for the thousands of visitors we host every year.” Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Allstate Sugar Bowl to donate $500K to support Bourbon Street attack recovery efforts Where Y'at this Weekend: Dew Drop Inn, Temple Sinai, The Fillmore, UNO Lakefront Arena 2025 Washington Mardi Gras theme to honor military, first responders Top Senate Intel Democrat 'flabbergasted' by removal of GOP House Intelligence chair Jeffries: 'Shameful' for Johnson to remove Turner from helm of Intel panel