Gilbert's Big Chicken hosting toy collection drive
Big Chicken is conducting a toy collection drive through Dec. 12.
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Big Chicken, the fast casual chicken concept founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley to host a toy collection drive for youth within the community for the holiday season.
From now through Dec. 12, guests at Big Chicken in Gilbert are invited to participate in the donation drive. The organization is in need of the following items:
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Big Chicken, the fast casual chicken concept founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley to host a toy collection drive for youth within the community for the holiday season.
From now through Dec. 12, guests at Big Chicken in Gilbert are invited to participate in the donation drive. The organization is in need of the following items:
Sports equipment
Legos/building kits
Dolls & doll clothes
Craft kits
Non-toxic art supplies
Board games
Remote control cars & batteries
Headphones & wireless speakers
Table top game toys (Tech Deck, Beyblade, etc.)
Jewelry/accessories
Makeup kits
Sports team gear
“At Big Chicken, we believe in the power of community and the joy that comes from spreading kindness along with big fun," Steve Christensen, co-owner of Big Chicken in Gilbert, said in a release. "This holiday season, we are proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley to host a toy collection drive and help spread holiday cheer with deserving youth in our community,"
Christensen said the giveback initiative is also a way for the franchise to honor O’Neal, who has a long-standing relationship with the Boys & Girls Club of America as the national spokesperson for the organization.
The restaurant, located at 366 N. Gilbert Road, suite 106, Gilbert, is open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. each day.
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