ATLANTA — The Chick-fil-A Shared Table food donation program has provided more than 30 million meals to local communities in need across Canada and the U.S., while also helping the company surpass its 2025 corporate social-responsibility goal to divert 25 million pounds of food waste from landfills one year ahead of schedule. The company works with Second Harvest and Food Donation Connection to connect local owner-operators with these organizations and more than 2,200 restaurants participate in the program.
“The heart of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program lies with our local restaurant owner-operators and the unique partnerships they develop with non-profits in their communities to feed people in need,” says Andrew T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A, Inc. “Like so many of the best ideas at Chick-fil-A, Shared Table began in our operator community, and today, many of our local owner-operators choose to participate out of a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the communities they serve. That’s what makes the program so successful.”
“We’re delighted to see the significant progress Chick-fil-A has made in the fight against hunger and food waste. Surplus food donations from Chick-fil-A restaurants across Canada not only help provide nourishing meals to local communities, but also divert greenhouse gases from the environment,” says Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest. “Food insecurity continues to impact Canadians, and through the partnership with Chick-fil-A, we’re able to make a true difference in the lives of those in need.”
To further the company’s commitment to fighting hunger and reducing food insecurity, Chick-fil-A, Inc. donates US$25,000 to Second Harvest in Canada or Feeding America, with the aim of funds being distributed to partners within the restaurant’s community to create positive local impact. Additional sustainability efforts – such as composting and utilizing aerobic food digesters – have also played a role in maximizing the effectiveness of the company’s food waste diversion efforts.
