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 franchise model.
They revealed plans this week at the launch of their Shared Table food donation programme to partner with the Crypt.
As part of the new partnership the chain donated £25,000 to the charity, which has offered refuge and support for people experiencing homelessness, addiction, or mental health issues.
The company said: “We’re proud to announce St George’s Crypt as our first Shared Table partner in England. The organisation does incredible work supporting individuals affected by homelessness, offering hot meals, shelter, and vital services.”
Chick-fil-A’s Commercial Street store opened its doors today.
1. Serving Up
Tina Horton serves up food donated by Chick-fil-A at St George's Crypt. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Sanctuary
St George's Crypt has offered refuge and support for people experiencing homelessness, addiction, or mental health issues in Leeds for 95 years. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Partnership
Crypt chef Dave Pilling, right, with food donated by Chick-fil-A and Mike Hoy, the owner-operator of the new Leeds restaurant. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Donation
The company donated £25,000 to St George's Crypt. (left to right) Joanna Symonds, Head of UK operations at Chick-fil-A, Inc; Mike Hoy, local owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Leeds; Councillor Dan Cohen, Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds City Council; Chris Fields, St George's Crypt CEO; Anita Costello Chief International Officer, Chick-fil-A; Elayna Cohen, wife of Lord Mayor and Rachel Cathy | Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. Lunch
Mike Hoy owner-operator of the new Leeds restaurant has lunch at the crypt. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Shared Table
Chick-fil-A has launched its Shared Table food donation programme and partnered with the St George's Crypt. | Jonathan Gawthorpe