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Your favorite restaurant chain is here to make the COVID-19 pandemic a little bit better!
Not only is Chick-Fil-A donating over $10M to first responders–but they’re also selling meal kits so you can make their recipes at-home, new press releases from the company reveal.
That's right, the chicken sandwich chain is aiming to help those on the frontlines of the outbreak, as well as those of us who are still following strict stay-at-home order in many states.
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The fast food restaurant announced via Twitter that they had created a $10.8M relief fund that will be distributed via franchisees and passed on to their local communities affected by the crisis.
Chick-fil-A Operators serve their communities every day, in ways big and small, seen and unseen. We’re proud to support their efforts with a $10.8M community relief fund. https://t.co/ObadKX5Zw8 pic.twitter.com/kzzSTAyXVt
— Chick-fil-A, Inc. (@ChickfilA) April 20, 2020
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The company touts a network of more than $1,800 independent owner-operations across the country. This is a great way for them to allow their franchise network to pay it forward!
Additionally, starting yesterday, the company will offer Chicken Parmesan Meal Kits, including two Original Chick-fil-A Chicken filets, pasta, cheese and sauce with step-by-step instructions for preparing the meal at home.
“Our guests are currently experiencing unique challenges, which is why we’re proud to offer the Chicken Parmesan Meal Kit as an easy way for them to enjoy a delicious meal from the safety and comfort of home," Ben Bolling, menu and packaging program lead, said in the release.
"Our easy-to-prepare, dinnertime solution provides Chick-fil-A customers with all the ingredients needed for a homecooked meal and all they have to do is simply visit a Chick-fil-A drive-thru or have a Chicken Parmesan Meal Kit delivered right to their front door.” Genius!
Meal Kits can be purchased at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants via the drive-thru, on the Chick-fil-A App, or on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
