Chicken N Pickle Celebrates 6th Annual "Our Hearts are Local Day" on Sept 2

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Aug 29, 2025, 09:38 ET

Company-wide initiative sends employees into local communities for a day of giving back

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken N Pickle, the nationally recognized indoor/outdoor entertainment complex known for its chef-driven restaurant, pickleball courts, and lively community atmosphere, will close all of its locations nationwide on Tuesday, September 2, to celebrate its 6^th annual "Our Hearts Are Local Day," a company-wide tradition dedicated to giving back to the communities it calls home.

Chicken N Pickle will close all of its locations nationwide on Sept. 2, to celebrate its 6th annual “Our Hearts Are Local Day,” a company-wide tradition dedicated to giving back to the communities it calls home. Rather than serving food and games on-site, Chicken N Pickle offers all 2,000 employees the opportunity to spend the day volunteering with local nonprofit organizations in each market.

Rather than serving food and games on-site, Chicken N Pickle offers all 2,000 employees the opportunity to spend the day volunteering with local nonprofit organizations in each market. From supporting food banks and animal shelters to helping with community clean-ups and youth programs, Our Hearts Are Local Day has become a cornerstone of the company's mission to strengthen community connections through service.

"This is one of the most meaningful days of the year for us," said Kelli Alldredge, President of Chicken N Pickle. "Our Hearts Are Local Day is about rolling up our sleeves, getting out into the neighborhoods we serve, and living our values. Our teams love it, and we're proud of the impact we've made alongside so many incredible nonprofit partners over the past eight years."

Since its inception, Our Hearts Are Local Day has contributed thousands of volunteer hours across multiple cities, reinforcing Chicken N Pickle's belief that businesses thrive when their communities do too.

Media are invited to cover the day's events, spotlight local nonprofit partnerships, and capture the spirit of teamwork and service in action.

Local Volunteer Sites

Arizona

Glendale, AZ: Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, YMCA Maryvale, Arizonans for Children, Habitat for Humanity RESTORE, Arizona Science Center, Boys & Girls Club of the Valley, Sun Valley Animal Shelter

Colorado

Thornton, CO: City of Thornton, A Precious Child, Broomfield FISH, HopeKids, Project Angel Heart

Kansas

Wichita, KS: Humankind Ministries, Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Salvation Army, United Way of the Plains, Tanganyika, Larksfield Place

Kansas City Metro

North Kansas City, MO: Happy Bottoms, New House, Parkville Animal Shelter, The Sewing Labs, Veterans Community Project, The Children's Place
Overland Park, KS: Growing Futures, Kansas City Zoo, Operation Breakthrough, Inclusion Connections, Wayside Waifs, Great Plains SPCA, Melissa's Second Chances, Deanna Rose, The Golden Scoop

Missouri

St. Charles, MO: Youth in Need, STL Crisis Nursery, Veteran's Community Project, Black Power Blueprint, St. Charles City County Library, Five Acres Animal Shelter, Oak Grove Cemetery

Nevada

Henderson, NV: Ronald McDonald House, Hannah's Closet, Lovewell, Spread the Word Nevada, Pawtastic Friends

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK: Animal Welfare OKC, Central OK Habitat for Humanity, CHF Autism Center, OKC Zoo, Positive Tomorrows, Sisu Youth

Texas

Allen, TX: ACO – All Community Outreach, Community LifeLine Center, Meals on Wheels, Hugs Cafe Community Garden, The Samaritan Inn
Grapevine, TX: GRACE – Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange, Food Pantry, GRACEful Buys (Grapevine & Euless), GRACE Main Campus, The Gatehouse
Grand Prairie, TX: Hagar's Heart, Second Chance Dog Rescue, ConqHer, River Legacy, Village Tech, Holy Family Catholic Academy PSO
San Antonio, TX: San Antonio Food Bank, Texas Diaper Bank, San Antonio Botanical Garden, Family Service, ABC of Southwest Texas, Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries
Webster, TX: Bay Area Turning Point, Habitat for Humanity, Three Little Pitties, Galveston Food Bank

Supporting the Community
Chicken N Pickle is dedicated to strengthening the neighborhoods it serves through philanthropic initiatives and hands-on community service. Since opening in 2017, the company has supported thousands of local charities and given back more than $5 million to local nonprofits.

In 2024 alone, Chicken N Pickle partnered with nearly 9,000 charitable organizations, hosted more than 8,800 fundraisers, and infused more than $1.1 million back into local communities through in-kind donations, property give-backs and community cup campaigns. Each location also employs a full-time community impact coordinator whose job is to find a way every day to make a positive impact in the community through service-oriented endeavors.

About Chicken N Pickle®
Chicken N Pickle is a family-friendly sports and games venue featuring a casual, chef-driven restaurant, craft cocktails and local brews, pickleball courts and indoor/outdoor games for all ages and abilities in an atmosphere that fosters fun, friendship and community. Through the Our Hearts Are Local program, which focuses on creating philanthropic partnerships, we aim to strengthen our neighborhoods and beyond. Chicken N Pickle hosts dozens of charitable events annually and donates proceeds back to each of the communities we serve. Visit chickennpickle.com for more information.

SOURCE Chicken N Pickle