Company makes first philanthropic gift in the United Kingdom, where its first Restaurant is slated to open in early 2025

ATLANTA, GA (January 15, 2025) – Chick-fil-A, Inc. today announced the recipients of its 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® grant program, marking a record-breaking year with US$6 million awarded to non-profits making an impact in ways that align with the company’s corporate social responsibility focus areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring through food and caring for the planet.

2025 By the Numbers:

  • US$6 million in grants, ranging from US$30,000 to US$350,000.
  • 56 non-profit recipients, including the first non-profit recipient in the United Kingdom.
  • Since 2015, Chick-fil-A has awarded more than 350 True Inspiration Awards grants to non-profits across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and now, the U.K.
  • Collectively, the company has contributed over US$33.8 million, impacting more than 500,000 people annually through expanded programs.
  • In Canada, Chick-fil-A awarded US$155,000 to recipients this year. Since 2021, the company has awarded more than US$660,000 in True Inspiration Award grants to organizations across the country.
  • 3 Canadian recipients: Windsor Family Home and Community Partnerships in Windsor, ON, Toronto City Mission, in Toronto, ON and Signal Hill Life Education Society in Langley, BC.
  • 1 U.K. grant recipient, Hospitality Action, that demonstrates expanded philanthropic giving across the brand’s growing global footprint ahead of anticipated Chick-fil-A restaurant openings in the U.K. in 2025.  


The 2025 S. Truett Cathy Honoree is San Francisco non-profit Old Skool Cafe (OSC). OSC received a US$350,000 grant, the largest award for 2025.

Founded in 2015 to honour the legacy of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, the True Inspiration Awards program annually supports organizations across the U.S. and internationally making a positive impact in their local communities. Non-profits were eligible to apply online or be nominated by a local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator. In 2025, a new category, “Subsidiary Recipients,” was introduced for organizations nominated by General Managers from Chick-fil-A Supply® distribution centers and Bay Center Foods™, which are subsidiary companies of Chick-fil-A, Inc. This addition demonstrates Chick-fil-A's dedication to localized impact, supporting non-profits in cities that play a crucial role in the company’s supply chain operations.

“Chick-fil-A is honoured to invest in the impactful work of these incredible organizations that are creating meaningful change in their local communities,” said Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “From fighting hunger and providing educational opportunities to fostering environmental stewardship, these non-profits are shining examples of what it means to care for others and have a positive influence on the world. We are inspired by their work and grateful to partner with them on this journey.”

The full list of 2025 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients is available here. More information about the program can be found at Chick-fil-A.com/True-Inspiration-Awards. To learn more about how Chick-fil-A, Inc. gives back to the communities it serves through other corporate social responsibility initiatives, visit Chick-fil-A.com/corporate-social-responsibility.

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 independent owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia.

Chick-fil-A 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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