At Chick-fil-A, we strive to take great care of our communities. And, while there are countless ways to make an impact, we know a nourishing meal is a critical need for millions of people. That’s why we created Chick-fil-A Shared Table®, a program to help Chick-fil-A Operators fight food insecurity and reduce food waste.
With the help of the Food Donation Connection, Chick-fil-A Shared Table® empowers restaurants to partner with local organizations like senior centers, soup kitchens and after-school programs. Once the partnership is established, Chick-fil-A Team Members regularly package surplus food for pick-up. The organizations are then able to incorporate the donated food into the meals they serve weekly. Since 2012:
Meals served from Shared Table donations
plus D.C., Canada and Puerto Rico have access to Shared Table® programs.
The Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program also helps support our goal to divert 25 million pounds of food waste from landfills by 2025. With a “cook less, more often” approach, we use efficient cooking methods that reduce or eliminate the amount of food that goes unserved. When there is surplus food, the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program gives restaurants the opportunity to donate it to those in need.
We’re thankful to be a partner of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, which helps us provide meals to hundreds of people in need every week. Through this partnership, seniors are provided a hot meal at our centers and thoroughly enjoy the dishes that incorporate Chick-fil-A menu items.” Bill DeHass, Clermont Senior Services Lifelong Learning Centers, Cincinnati, Ohio
Read about the impact and reach Chick-fil-A Shared Table® has on the communities we serve.