The Brief
- Chick-fil-A marks its Liverpool Lord Street new restaurant opening with a £25,000 donation to the Opening Doors Project to combat local food insecurity and loneliness.
- As part of its commitment to community engagement, Chick-fil-A is launching a long-term partnership with the Opening Doors Project to redirect surplus restaurant food into meals for the Liverpool community, as part of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table programme.
- The Chick-fil-A Shared Table programme has helped create more than 50 million meals across the US, UK, Canada, Puerto Rico and Singapore to date.
LIVERPOOL (26th August 2026) – Ahead of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant opening on Liverpool’s Lord Street Thursday, 27 August, the local restaurant announced a long-term partnership with local charity Opening Doors Project. As Chick-fil-A expands into Liverpool, this collaboration establishes a food donation programme designed to support the local community.
The partnership is powered by the Chick-fil-A Shared Table programme, an initiative that bridges the gap between surplus food and local need. Through the donation of surplus food, Chick-fil-A
Owner-Operators equip local nonprofits to serve meals to neighbours in need, directly impacting food insecurity within their communities. At the new Chick-fil-A Liverpool restaurant, Team Members will regularly prepare and package surplus food for the Opening Doors Project to distribute to those who need it most.
Chick-fil-A is commemorating opening of the Chick-fil-A restaurant on Lord Street with a £25,000 donation to the Opening Doors Project. The donation will help support the organisation’s mission to reduce food insecurity and loneliness, further assisting the wellbeing of the Liverpool community.
“At Chick-fil-A, we believe being part of a community means finding meaningful ways to give back,” said Joanna Symonds, Head of U.K. Operations at Chick-fil-A. “As we celebrate the Chick-fil-A restaurant opening in Liverpool, we’re excited for the launch of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table programme as part of our commitment to making a positive impact locally. We’re proud to support local Owner-Operator David Pritchard as he partners with the Opening Doors Project to help extend the reach of surplus food to those who can benefit from it most. David’s passion for Liverpool is evident, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to support efforts that will make a meaningful difference across the community.”
Opening Doors Project combines practical support with opportunities for social connection, wellbeing activities and family support. Through its Community Food Hub, the charity provides free meals in a welcoming environment, while its Mindful Hub offers a safe space where people can connect with others, access support and take part in activities designed to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation.
Leslie Hughes, Chair of Trustees at Opening Doors Project, said: “We are delighted to partner with Chick-fil-A as part of its Shared Table programme. This partnership will help us provide more nutritious meals to people and families in our community who are facing hardship, while also reducing food waste in a meaningful way. At Opening Doors Project, we believe that food is about much more than nourishment – it’s an opportunity to bring people together, build connections and offer hope. We are grateful to Chick-fil-A and Neighbourly for their support and look forward to working together to make a lasting difference for the people we serve across Liverpool.”
Over 2,700 Chick-fil-A restaurants in the United States participate in Chick-fil-A Shared Table, along with Chick-fil-A UK restaurants in Belfast, Leeds and Kingston. The programme has helped create more than 50 million meals across the US, UK, 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.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service and quality food. For more information about Chick-fil-A’s food, people and Guests across the world, visit chick-fil-a.co.uk.
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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.
