By Chris MacDonald
Recently there was a special “buzz” when you drove by a Chick-fil-A, where there’s often a line of cars waiting at the drive-thru to purchase the iconic chicken sandwiches, nuggets, soups and other tasty foods sold at the Huntington Beach & Westminster locations. That’s because customers could eat to support their favorite cause.
The North Orange County Chick-fil-A locations participated in a community fundraiser, donating 20% of proceeds to The St. Bonaventure Church Knights of Columbus Woman’s Auxilary when the customers mentioned “Knights.”
“We raised $200 to support local charities by our friends and families mentioning our group when they ordered a delicious meal,” said Barbara Gonzales, club finanical officer. “The money benefits Horizon Pregnancy Center, Precious Life, Mercy House, Intellectual Disability, Robyn’s Nest and Waymakers.”
Club member Marie Murphy said: “While our dedicated volunteers normally fix great meals for the men’s group, Knights of Columbus, they enjoyed raising money by someone else doing the cooking. What a treat!”
“Giving back to the community is a core part of who we are,” said Chick fil-A franchise owner Blake Wohlgemuth. “At our two locations, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to serve beyond our restaurant walls with a focus on education, hunger and those experiencing homelessness.” He said local nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for partnership opportunities.
“Whether it’s supporting schools, nonprofits and local events, our goal is to create opportunities that make a real tangible difference,” he said. “If you have an orginization interested in partnering with us you can log on to: http://www.cfabeachblvd.com and complete our request form. We’re excited to connect and find new ways to serve our community.”