What’s better than a fresh, hot bucket of Crabfries? That same bucket of Crabfries for $1… and helping a great cause.
To celebrate National Fry Day, Chickie’s and Pete’s is bringing back its annual Crabfries for Heroes event, which benefits the families of fallen police officers.
On Friday, July 11, all major Chickie’s and Pete’s locations will offer $1 orders of Crabfries and $5 personal pitchers of Miller Lite, with all sales being donated to the Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund, which raises money for families of Philadelphia Police Officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.
“We are always very excited about the partnership and the Crabfries for Heroes event,” said Roosevelt Poplar, President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5. “We have continued to go to Pete and Chickie’s & Pete’s for help when needed and we have never been turned away; in fact, we are always embraced. This man and his team live their lives by being a part of our community every day and supporting our officers day in and day out.”
Participating locations include: Audubon, Bordentown, Drexel Hill, Egg Harbor, Glassboro, Marlton, Parx Casino, Roosevelt Blvd., South Philadelphia, Robbins Ave and Warrington.
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries Express Food Truck will also be on the move, visiting select Philadelphia Police Districts and the city’s Police Academy, delivering a complimentary lunch to local police officers.
“We look forward to this every year, it’s one of our primary philanthropic initiatives and a great Chickie’s and Pete’s tradition. It’s an honor to be able to give back to such a great organization,” said Pete Ciarrocchi, CEO of Chickie’s and Pete’s.”Crabfries for Heroes has historically demonstrated how passionate and generous our customer base is. Traditions like these provide fantastic opportunities to gather the Chickie’s community to raise money and awareness for a great cause.”
The year marks the 12th annual Crabfries for Heroes event. Since its inaugural year, Chickie’s and Pete’s has donated over $225,000 to the FOP Survivors Fund.
For more information on the Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund, visit fop5.org. For more information on Chickie’s & Pete’s, visit chickiesandpetes.com
