The various ways Chick-fil-A Shared Table is activated by local Owner-Operators and community partners

At Chick-fil-A, our mission goes beyond serving meals—we’re committed to being present in the communities we serve. Chick-fil-A Shared Table^® is a program that helps Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators fight food insecurity in their local communities by donating surplus food to local soup kitchens, shelters and nonprofits to feed those in need. 

From coast to coast, this network of care is turning everyday ingredients into meaningful nourishment. Here’s a look at how the program is making a difference in several cities across the U.S.  

Chicago: A Market-Wide Commitment to Fighting Hunger  
In the Chicago area, the commitment to community is shared across all 56 Chick-fil-A restaurants, which have a 100% participation rate in the Shared Table program. By partnering with local organizations like St. Vincent de Paul Pantry and Morning Star Mission, these restaurants are turning surplus food into a lifeline for many.  

“Food is such a simple but powerful way to welcome, encourage and care for people,” says Kareem Edwards, local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A South Loop. “Our team has seen images of the final meals created from our donations, and they feel a real sense of pride knowing they’re helping their own community.”  

• Meals Created: Over 688,000
• Pounds of Food Diverted from Landfills: 757,422
• Local Nonprofit Partners: 55

Miami: Delivering Sunshine and Support  
According to Feeding America, 1 in 7 adults in Florida face hunger. Twenty-seven Miami-area Chick-fil-A restaurants  are helping address food insecurity through partnerships with organizations like Joseph Dreamhouse and Food Rescue US – South Florida. The program has become a vital resource, transforming surplus food into hundreds of thousands of meals.

“I’m grateful to Chick-fil-A for partnering with us and allowing us to help service the community in this way,” says Kevin Glover, Vice President of Joseph Dreamhouse. “It creates a type of synergy that we can all benefit from.”  

• Meals Created: Over 262,000
• Pounds of Food Diverted from Landfills: 288,694
• Local Nonprofit Partners: 19

Detroit: Providing Stability Through Nourishing Meals  
In a state where 1 in 5 children face hunger, 15 Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Detroit area are providing surplus food to partners like Helping Hands of Wayne County and Hospitality House Food Pantry, providing stability and care through food.  

“Something simple like having access to a hot meal can make a big difference for those facing food insecurity,” notes Vikki Brown, local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Livonia. “I’m grateful to make an impact through something that reflects our Corporate Purpose and everyday operations.”  

• Meals Created: Over 141,000
• Pounds of Food Diverted from Landfills: 155,395
• Local Nonprofit Partners: 13

 Boston: More Than a Meal  
In the Greater Boston area, where food insecurity has been on the rise, 19 Chick-fil-A restaurants are working with nonprofits like the Boston Rescue Mission. Surplus food is creatively transformed into new dishes, like chicken parmesan, providing not just nourishment but also a sense of community.  

“I love the term ‘Shared Table’ because it really does mean that it’s about more than just a meal,” says Allison Kinyua, director of finance and operations at Boston Rescue Mission. “It’s about time spent with somebody. We’ve made friendships. It’s a lot more than just food.”  

• Meals Created: Over 235,000
• Pounds of Food Diverted from Landfills: 259,000
• Local Nonprofit Partners: 18

San Francisco Bay Area: A Recipe for Hope  
In the San Francisco Bay Area, 29 Chick-fil-A restaurants partner with nonprofits like The Living Room and CityTeam Ministries to support individuals in need. Donated chicken filets are repurposed into comforting meals like chicken pot pie. 

“We take the donated items that we receive, and we cook up a warm meal for individuals to come in, sit down and take the load off the day,” explains Austin Reagan, Development Associate at CityTeam Ministries. “What Chick-fil-A is doing for us, we’re able to give back to the individuals on the street.”  

• Meals Created: Over 266,000
• Pounds of Food Diverted from Landfills: 293,000
• Local Nonprofit Partners: 19

To learn more about how Chick-fil-A is caring for communities through the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, visit chick-fil-a.com/shared-table.