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KFC’s Become World Hunger Relief Kitchens to Make a Difference
State Senator
Michael BrubakerRecently, KFC restaurants in Philadelphia and Vancouver were converted into “World Hunger Relief Kitchens” during the usual lunch rush. At the company-owned KFC in Southwest Philadelphia, DeSean Jackson, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles was present to assist other volunteers in serving 263 two-piece meals, drinks and desserts to residents of the Eliza Shirley Shelter.
Also on the serving line that day was Pennsylvania State Senator Michael Brubaker, chairman of the Pennsylvania legislature’s Hunger Caucus. Afterwards, Sen. Brubaker wrote Tony, a KFC Region Coach for Pennsylvania: “Today, you made a difference!,” he said. “You gave people hope! Thank you for caring. Thank you for putting people first! Please
accept my lifetime respect.”
That same day in Vancouver, a KFC franchisee, Scott, also closed his restaurant at lunchtime to feed young and hungry children. “We’re only making a small dent,” he told reporters at the restaurant, “but hopefully everyone who hears about this realizes there are people in our community who need help. If we do that, we did something well.” They served nearly 200 free meals.
At one point a paying customer approached the restaurant but was told that only the homeless were being served that day. He turned to leave but paused and turned back to the door. With tears in his eyes, he reached into his wallet and pulled out a $100 bill which he handed to the franchisee.
“Normally a closed restaurant is a bad thing,” Scott said. “But today it’s a really good thing because we are making a difference.”
