Mary Brown’s Chicken set to donate $2 from every meal, feast and combo sold on July 31 to support BGC Canada, the country’s largest dedicated youth-serving organization

Amelia Cruddas — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:20:59 +0000

Published on Canada Newswire on July 29, 2024.

This BGC Day, Mary Brown’s Chicken will endeavor to raise $100,000 to give back in a big way and further support BGC Canada’s life changing youth initiatives.

TORONTO, July 29, 2024 /CNW/ – Opportunity Changes Everything as Mary Brown’s Chicken is set to host their BGC Day, an annual fundraising initiative across all Mary Brown’s Chicken locations, this Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in support of BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada).

Every location nationwide will be donating CAD 2.00 from each meal, feast and combo sold to support BGC Canada’s life-changing work. And in the spirit of generosity, members of Mary Brown’s Chicken Senior Leadership Team will be visiting a local Toronto BGC Club to donate warm meals.

Mary Brown’s Chicken, a National Corporate Partner of BGC Canada, also encourages Canadians to make donations directly through the charity or at coin donation boxes this BGC Day to help create opportunities for underserved children and youth across the country.

“This marks our 3rd year celebrating BGC Day with Mary Brown’s Chicken and we are deeply grateful for their continued support,” said Owen Charters, President & CEO of BGC Canada. “Our shared values continue to shine bright as BGC Day helps us to create life-changing opportunities for countless children across the county.”

As a BGC Canada partner, Mary Brown’s Chicken is proud to continue supporting BGC Canada. In fact, since the partnership commenced, Mary Brown’s Chicken has raised $544,000 for BGC Canada, $180,000 of which was raised during BGC Day.

Together, Mary Brown’s Chicken and BGC Canada invite Canadians to indulge in their favourite meal on July 31 to help Canadian children coast-to-coast realize their full potential through opportunities and access.

Mary Brown’s Chicken

Mary Brown’s Chicken has over 260 locations across Canada and is growing. The brand is 100 per cent Canadian-owned, being first established in St. John’s Newfoundland in 1969. The brand started out with only three stores but as its reputation grew for quality, mouth-watering food, so did the franchise. Mary Brown’s is renowned for its Big Mary®, named Canada’s Best Chicken Sandwich, and made-fresh methodology including hand cutting and hand breading its Signature Chicken and Taters from farm-fresh Canadian ingredients. Mary Brown’s is proudly the Official Chicken Restaurant of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Instagram: @marybrownsofficial
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About BGC CANADA

For 125 years, BGC Canada has been creating opportunities for millions of Canadian kids and teens. As Canada’s largest child and youth serving charitable and community services organization, BGC Clubs open their doors to young people and their families at over 600 locations nationwide. During out-of-school hours in small and large cities, and rural and Indigenous communities, trained staff and volunteers help young people realize positive outcomes in academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental wellness, social development, leadership, and more. Visit bgccan.com and follow-on social media @BGCCAN.

SOURCE Mary Brown’s Chicken

Sarah Harris, sarah.harris@mslgroup.com; Annette Zuk, annette.zuk@mslgroup.com

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Mary Brown’s Chicken to Donate $2 from Every Meal, Combo and Feast in Support of BGC Canada on July 27

slapensee — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:49:34 +0000

Published on July 26 from Mary Brown’s Chicken

Canadian generosity shines bright as both Mary Brown’s Chicken and BGC Canada Presidents will visit a select location in Ontario to personally thank patrons for their continued support

TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /CNW/ – Wednesday, July 27th marks BGC Day at Mary Brown’s Chicken, a significant occasion for Canada’s premier fried chicken destination. With every Meal, Combo, and Feast sold in stores and on the MB App, Mary Brown’s will donate CAD 2.00 in support of the life-changing work of BGC Canada, (formerly known as Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada). Mary Brown’s guests are also encouraged to donate directly to BGC Canada through point-of-sale and donation coin boxes in-store.

BGC Canada has been the national charity partner for Mary Brown’s Chicken since early 2021. This is their second annual fundraising day for BGC. The brand is proud to support BGC’s mission of helping all children and youth reach their full potential, inspired by their slogan: Opportunity Changes Everything.

On Wednesday, Mary Brown’s President and COO, Hadi Chahin, will be joined by BGC Canada President, Owen Charters, at Mary Brown’s 114 Ellesmere Avenue location in Scarborough to personally thank guests for their support. Additionally, all Mary Brown’s corporate employees across Canada will visit a Mary Brown’s location on July 27th to personally show their appreciation. A limited-time return visit coupon offering two pieces of Signature Chicken & small Taters for CAD 4.99 plus taxes will be given to guests as an extra special thank you.

“We believe that helping children reach their full potential is an extremely worthwhile and meaningful cause,” says Hadi Chahin, President and COO, Mary Brown’s Chicken, “Through the day’s effort and our continued support, we hope to not only raise funds for BGC Canada, but also raise awareness about the amazing work they do for Canadian children coast to coast.”

BGC President, Owen Charters, adds, “This is our second year celebrating BGC Day with Mary Brown’s Chicken and we’re thankful for the continued support their team, franchisees, and guests have shown us. Campaigns like this allow our organization to fund programs that help remove barriers and create opportunities for kids and teens across Canada.”

Both sharing roots in Atlantic Canada, Mary Brown’s Chicken and BGC Canada have a longstanding history of philanthropy and community caring in their organizations.

Chahin concludes, “The success of BGC day is, of course, about the generosity of our guests, but it’s also about the hard work and commitment of our franchisees, who share our passion for their communities and for this cause.”

About BGC Canada

For 120+ years, BGC Canada has been creating opportunities for millions of Canadian kids and teens. As Canada’s largest child and youth serving charitable and community services organization, BGC Clubs open their doors to young people and their families at 736 locations nationwide. During out-of-school hours in small and large cities, and rural and Indigenous communities, trained staff and volunteers help young people realize positive outcomes in academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental wellness, social development, leadership, and more. Visit bgccan.com and follow on social media @BGCCAN

About Mary Brown’s Chicken

Mary Brown’s Chicken has over 200 locations across Canada and growing. The brand is 100 per cent Canadian-owned and operated since 1969. Mary Brown’s is renowned for its Big Mary^® chicken sandwich, named Canada’s Best Chicken Sandwich, and made-fresh methodology including hand cutting and hand breading its Signature Chicken & Taters from farm-fresh Canadian ingredients. Mary Brown’s has been awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and boasts 17 years of consecutive same-store sales growth.

Instagram: @marybrownsofficial
Facebook: @MaryBrowns
TikTok: @marybrownschicken

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