Chartwells at U of A to Host Schoolwide 'Friendsgiving' Event, Donates Meals to Fight Food Insecurity

Jomar-John Francisco

As part of "Thank-Ful," Chartwells — also known as Food on The Hill — will host a Thanksgiving event to bring students together, show gratitude and help those in need.

Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food service management, recently announced it will be hosting "Thank-Ful" — a nationwide Thanksgiving event taking place at over 300 U.S. college and university campuses. On Nov. 18, U of A students will join millions of others nationwide to simultaneously partake in Thank-Ful and celebrate togetherness, give thanks and fight food insecurity.

Thank-Ful will be held at Fulbright Dining Hall and feature a Friendsgiving-style meal with Thanksgiving staples such as turkey, stuffing, cranberry crumble and pumpkin pie. The event also provides students with an opportunity to show their gratitude for someone or something they appreciate with a thankful wall covered in thank you notes and letters. The U of A's dining team will also be kicking off their annual meal swipe donation where they partner with ASG and the VAC to help combat food insecurity on campus.

"Chartwells' Thank-Ful event is a great opportunity for our students to come together in a school-wide 'Friendsgiving' celebration and be together as a campus," said Kenzie Cvar, director of marketing and guest experience. "We also love that the event provides the unique opportunity to give back to our community and help fight food insecurity our students and community may face."

"In a season that celebrates thankfulness and togetherness, we are honored that we are able bring together millions of students nationwide for impactful moments of joy and gratitude," said Lisa McEuen, CEO of Chartwells Higher Education. "Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we have and remember those who have greater needs than us. That's why we're using Thank-Ful as an opportunity to help make a difference beyond the dining halls and deepen our impact with the local communities we serve."

Thank-Ful is an opportunity for students to come together for a memorable Friendsgiving meal and show gratitude for each other, school faculty and staff. Come join the fun.

Thank-Ful will take place at from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at Fulbright Dining Hall. 

About Chartwells Higher Education: Chartwells is the recognized leader in contract foodservice management, hospitality and award-winning guest service within over 300 college and university dining environments throughout academic institutions across the U.S. Chartwells' nutritious cuisine not only satisfies the unique appetites, lifestyles, and dietary needs of every guest dining on campus, but it also brings people together to promote the high-intensity relationships that will prepare students for the future. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsHigherEd.com, www.ChartwellsMonthly.com, www.DineonCampus.com.