The Brief
- Chick-fil-A’s Shared Table program is helping combat food insecurity in Chicago by donating unsold but safe-to-eat food to local food banks, including the St. James Catholic Church pantry.
- Since launching, the program has provided over 8,500 meals, many of which go to unhoused or homebound individuals.
CHICAGO – This summer, Fox 32 Chicago is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Old National Bank to address food insecurity in the city. Chick-fil-A is on a similar mission.
Through their Shared Table program, Chicago-area locations donate surplus food to local food banks.
“For me the goal is to run a successful business but also make an impact in the community,” said Kareem Edwards, owner and operator of the Chick-fil-A in the South Loop.…