"The concept behind the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program is simple: restaurants package surplus food, such as biscuits, Chick-fil-A nuggets, and other prepared items. Nonprofits and organizations schedule a time to pick up the donated food, which they then transform into new meals."
"At least 2,500 store locations participate in Shared Table, which has collectively served more than 42 million meals. Here is a closer look at how that plays out, plus info on the company's proactive waste prevention efforts."
Chick-fil-A has implemented the Shared Table program to address food waste by donating surplus food to nonprofits. This initiative allows restaurants to package leftover items, such as biscuits and nuggets, for collection by organizations that convert them into meals. Over 2,500 locations participate, collectively serving more than 42 million meals. The program originated from a local franchise owner in Knoxville, Tennessee, who began donating food to a rescue mission, showcasing the company's commitment to proactive waste prevention efforts.
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