Chick-fil-A donates £25,000 and launches long-term food donation partnership to support the Hamilton community
- Chick-fil-A donates £25,000 to Hamilton Churches Drop In Centre ahead of opening the new Hamilton Palace Grounds restaurant 29 October.
- The donation marks the start of a long-term partnership designed to strengthen the local community by addressing food insecurity and redirecting surplus food from the restaurant.
- This initiative is part of the larger Chick-fil-A Shared Table programme, which has helped create more than 50 million meals across the UK, US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Singapore.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (28th October 2026) – Chick-fil-A is proudly partnering with Hamilton Churches Drop In Centre to support people in need across the local community. Through the long-term initiative, surplus food from the newly opened Chick-fil-A Hamilton Palace Grounds restaurant will be donated directly to the non-profit, establishing an impactful food donation programme designed to support the local community.
The collaboration is part of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table programme, which helps fight hunger and reduce food waste by pairing Chick-fil-A restaurants with local charitable organisations. Team Members from the Chick-fil-A Hamilton Palace Grounds restaurant will prepare and package surplus food for donation to Hamilton Churches Drop In Centre, helping the non-profit provide delicious, tasty meals to Hamilton residents in need.
Additionally, Chick-fil-A made a donation of £25,000 to Hamilton Churches Drop In Centre in honor of the opening of Chick-fil-A Hamilton Palace Grounds in the Scotland community. The donation aims to support the charity’s mission to support those experiencing homelessness and facing wider financial and personal challenges.
“Hamilton Churches Drop In Centre provides a lifeline for people facing some of life’s most difficult circumstances, and we want to help strengthen its impact locally. Our £25,000 donation marks the beginning of a long-term commitment that will continue through regular food contributions from the restaurant. As Chick-fil-A establishes roots in Hamilton, we want to contribute in ways that extend beyond the restaurant and serve the needs of local people.”
– Joanna Symonds, Head of U.K. Operations at Chick-fil-A.
Offering a safe and community-based environment, Hamilton Churches Drop In Centre serves free three-course meals to Guests daily and provides clothing, laundry and hygiene facilities. The charity is supported by volunteers who ongoingly contribute their time and skills to help.
Rev. Malcolm J. Anderson, Chair of Hamilton Churches Drop In Centre, said: “On behalf of the trustees and the charity, we are absolutely thrilled and delighted that a global brand is about to partner with our charity. Chick-fil-A’s founding values align with our own, to help those in need and to share with those who have less, these values under ‘a place at my table’, are timeless! It was once said; ‘no-one ever became poor by giving’ and together we can ensure, that those who face the daily challenge of food poverty, have a warm meal, a warm hub, a safe space to attend and a place at our table.”
Over 2,700 Chick-fil-A restaurants in the United States participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table, along with Chick-fil-A UK restaurants in Belfast, Leeds, Kingston and Liverpool. The programme has helped create more than 50 million meals across the UK, US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Singapore to date.
This partnership is being supported by Neighbourly, an award-winning organisation that helps connect businesses with charities, food banks and community groups across the UK and Ireland, to make a positive impact in their local communities.
Local Approach to Food and Hospitality
Chick-fil-A is known for freshly prepared food, including its original Chicken Sandwich, and a signature approach to service and hospitality. Its locally focused Owner-Operator model is designed to place leadership close to the restaurant and the community it serves, helping each location build meaningful local connections. For more information about Chick-fil-A in the UK, visit chick-fil-a.co.uk.
Visiting Chick-fil-A Hamilton Palace Grounds
Chick-fil-A introduces its first-ever drive-thru service in the UK with the opening of its first restaurant in Scotland, Chick-fil-A Hamilton Palace Grounds, on 29 October 2026. The opening represents the next milestone in Chick-fil-A’s UK expansion, introducing Guests in Scotland to its freshly-prepared food and hospitality through dine-in, takeaway and now its signature drive-thru service.
Address: Retail Park, Unit B Palace Grounds Rd, Hamilton ML3 6AD
Opening hours: Chick-fil-A Hamilton Palace Grounds will serve Guests Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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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, local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
As part of the brand’s commitment to international expansion, Chick-fil-A opened its first locally-owned restaurant in Leeds in 2025 as part of the company’s commitment to open five restaurants in the U.K. in the first two years, while investing more than $100 million in the U.K. over the next 10 years.
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 https://www.chick-fil-a.co.uk/ and Chick-fil-A Press Room.
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