Columbus, OH – Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT) has partnered with Food Rescue US to provide food to Central Ohio residents who suffer from food insecurity through their annual Pay-It-Forward program.
Between December 18-24, Hot Chicken Takeover customers will have the opportunity to add a $5 donation to their check. Every $5 donation will generate 100 meals, which will be delivered to those who need it most this holiday season.
“Last year we did this on our own and we had record-breaking numbers which blew us away,” shares Hot Chicken Takeover Founder, Joe DeLoss. “But with Food Rescue US as a partner, we’re able to maximize each dollar donated to create an even deeper impact.”
Food Rescue US transfers fresh, usable food that would have otherwise been thrown away from restaurants and grocers to shelters and organizations that provide food insecure families throughout Central Ohio and beyond.
“We’re excited for the program this year,” remarks Kevin Mullins, Food Rescue US Founder and CEO. “Hot Chicken Takeover has always been a great supporter of the work we do, but this program takes it to a whole new level.”
Customers can donate at all three Hot Chicken Takeover locations in-store, and can also add the donation on to their online orders. In-store donors will have the opportunity to fill out a notecard with a message which will be passed along to a meal recipient.
“Last year, reading the messages was one of our favorite parts of the holiday season,” reflects DeLoss, “we’re looking forward to seeing what our customers will do this year.”
For those who would like to engage even further with addressing food insecurity in Central Ohio, download the FoodRescue US app and become a volunteer food distributor. Learn more by visiting www.foodrescue.us
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About Hot Chicken Takeover
Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT) is a community-focused restaurant serving juicy, perfectly-fried Nashville Hot Chicken to Central Ohio residents. Founded in 2014, HCT attracts an eclectic mix of customers eager to gather around long communal tables and sip free iced tea, making the Hot Chicken Takeover experience feel more like a backyard block party than a restaurant. HCT is focused on creating impact in the communities it serves through its approach as a Fair Chance Employer. By infusing the company culture with ownership and pride, HCT team members feed a lively customer experience. As a result, Hot Chicken Takeover has grown to become a beloved Columbus brand in Central Ohio and beyond
About Food Rescue US
Founded in January 2011, Food Rescue US is committed to ending American food-insecurity
through direct-transfer food rescue. Established as a 501(c)3 non-profit food-rescue
platform, Food Rescue US is focused on transferring healthy, usable foods to where it can
help feed those in need. This volunteer-driven, technology fueled process coordinates with
restaurants, grocers, bakeries, caterers and other food-service organizations who have foods
destined to be thrown away and delivers the food to soup-kitchens, food-pantries and other
hunger relief organizations who serve food-insecure individuals and families.