Restaurant donates $25K to Feeding Tampa Bay and $10K to Meals on Wheels of Pasco to address food insecurity
DADE CITY, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2026) – Chick-fil-A® is continuing its commitment to care for the communities it serves with the opening of a new restaurant in Dade City on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. To celebrate the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. is donating $35,000 to support local hunger relief, including $25,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay and $10,000 to Meals on Wheels of Pasco.
Scott Amole will serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Dade City, marking his second restaurant in the community. Since 2021, his Chick-fil-A Zephyrhills restaurant has supported Meals on Wheels of Pasco through the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, donating surplus food that has helped provide nearly 7,000 meals, including more than 2,000 in 2026 alone. Chick-fil-A Dade City will also participate in the program, allowing Amole to expand this support and provide food that helps create meals for homebound members of the community. To mark the restaurant’s opening and continued partnership with Meals on Wheels of Pasco, Amole and his team surprised volunteers with breakfast and a $10,000 donation to support their work in the community.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Over the years, I’ve learned that caring for a community starts with understanding how you can best care for its people,” said Amole. “It’s getting to know those we serve, showing up when there’s a need and finding ways our restaurant can help. Working with organizations like Meals on Wheels is one way we can provide food to neighbors in need, and I’m grateful this new restaurant gives us the opportunity to do even more for Dade City in the years ahead.”
“It takes a community coming together to make sure our neighbors don’t go without a meal,” said Beth Aker, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Pasco. “We’re truly grateful to have partners like Scott and Chick-fil-A who share that commitment and help us continue to make a difference in Pasco County.”
Amole has served as a Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operator since 2015 and will now own and operate both Chick-fil-A Dade City and Chick-fil-A Zephyrhills. The new restaurant will create approximately 80 jobs, giving Amole the opportunity to develop a new team while building on more than a decade of serving and caring for the community.
Located at 12645 US Hwy 301, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with extended hours until 11 p.m. on Fridays, and offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and mobile pick-up.
To celebrate the opening, Amole and team are inviting the community to show off their spots at a Moove-In Party on opening day! Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, Guests of all ages are invited to join the fun. Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow attire can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
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Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich.
Restaurants strive to provide a great-tasting meal made with real, whole chicken breast and fresh produce, all grown and sourced with care and prepared throughout the day. For more on Chick-fil-A‘s high-quality menu options, click here. For more information about the Brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.
Opening Day Offer Details
*Guests who dress in cow attire on opening day can redeem the offer of one free entrée or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. Breakfast offer options are a Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit, Egg White Grill or 4-ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis®. Lunch/dinner offer options are Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8-ct Grilled Nuggets, 8-ct Chick-fil-A®
Nuggets or 5-ct Nugget Kid’s Meal. The offer is limited to one per person in cow attire, per day, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary. See the restaurant for more details.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the UK and Singapore.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts and making a positive impact. Chick-fil-A gives back through programs including Shared Table, True Inspiration Awards and Scholarships. The family-owned and privately held company got its start in 1946, founded by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and Chick-fil-A Press Room.
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