More than 200 million meals across Canada and the U.S. have been donated to communities in need since 2020
TORONTO, ON (Sept. 3, 2025) — As national Hunger Action Month kicks off in September, Chick-fil-A, Inc. today announced it will reach a major milestone in addressing community hunger, donating the equivalent of more than 200 million meals across Canada and the U.S. to communities in need since 2020. This milestone reflects the collective efforts of local Owner-Operators, Restaurant Team Members, Chick-fil-A, Inc. and community partners within the communities we serve.
Chick-fil-A’s efforts to fight hunger include:
- Over 192K meals have been created in Canada by Chick-fil-A Shared Table™, a program that allows local Restaurants to donate surplus food to hunger-fighting non-profit organizations. All Chick-fil-A restaurants in Canada participate in Shared Table, donating leftover food and prepared items to local non-profits through Second Harvest who incorporate it into meals for the community.
- Since 2020, Chick-fil-A has donated about C$2 million (US$1.46 million) to celebrate new Restaurant openings in Canada.
- Investing in the future: Chick-fil-A is investing an additional C$300K in 2026 to support hunger relief efforts across Canada. This includes donations to Second Harvest for additional meals and awarding grants to help local non-profit organizations support hunger relief efforts.
“Every Chick-fil-A Restaurant in Canada has stepped up to serve their communities through Chick-fil-A Shared Table, donating thousands of meals collectively,” said Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact at Chick-fil-A, Inc. “As food insecurity continues to rise, Chick-fil-A Shared Table is a powerful reminder that when we come together with purpose, generosity multiplies, and lives are impacted.”
The Big Picture:
- Hunger is on the rise with over 295 million people experiencing food insecurity – an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023.
- 8.7 million Canadians live in food-insecure households, according to the University of Toronto.
- 2.1 million children in Canada live in households where food is not always available or affordable, according to Second Harvest.
“Access to wholesome, fresh food is a fundamental right for everyone, yet the reality of food insecurity is starkly visible. It impacts millions within our communities who, like all of us, simply desire the opportunity to flourish,” said Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest. “I deeply appreciate Chick-fil-A’s ongoing commitment to our shared goal of eliminating hunger in our communities.”
Chick-fil-A’s commitment also includes diverting food from landfills, with more than 87K kilograms of food waste diverted by Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Chick-fil-A Restaurants in Canada since 2019.
For more information about Chick-fil-A, Inc.’s global impact programs and sustainability initiatives, please visit Chick-fil-A.com/global-impact.
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 Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico.
Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand’s entry into Asia.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.ca and @ChickfilANews.
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