Chicken Salad Chick is showing holiday gratitude against this year through its annual Giving Card program. Thus far, the charitable initiative has raised over $1 million since its initial launch five years ago. The fast-casual chicken salad restaurant is bringing the program back to spread the gift of food to those in need.
Fans can purchase a $5 Giving Card at any Chicken Salad Chick location. They receive monthly rewards adding up to more than $60 of free items in return. All proceeds from the Giving Card program will be donated to local food charities and CURE, dedicated to childhood cancer research and support. The philanthropic program aims to break last year's record of selling more than 56,000 Giving Cards.
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Chicken Salad Chick is Launching its Annual Giving Card Program
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