Chick-fil-A Grants $350K to San Antonio Nonprofit Faith Kitchen

The donation was part of the fast-food chain's True Inspiration Awards program.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Faith Kitchen, a San Antonio nonprofit focused on feeding the homeless, received a surprise $350,000 grant from Chick-fil-A as part of the company's True Inspiration Awards program, which recognizes organizations for their inspiring community efforts.

Why it matters

The substantial grant will enable Faith Kitchen to expand its mission of providing meals and other services to San Antonio's homeless population, highlighting the power of corporate philanthropy to support local nonprofits making a difference.

The details

The $350,000 donation was revealed to Faith Kitchen in January. Lorris Gibson Jr., the nonprofit's executive chef, said he was 'in shock' and felt 'chills' when learning about the unexpected windfall, which will significantly boost Faith Kitchen's capacity to feed those in need.

  • The grant was awarded to Faith Kitchen in January 2026.

The players

Faith Kitchen

A San Antonio nonprofit dedicated to feeding the homeless and providing other services to the city's unhoused population.

Lorris Gibson Jr.

The executive chef of Faith Kitchen.

Chick-fil-A

A fast-food restaurant chain that awarded the $350,000 grant to Faith Kitchen through its True Inspiration Awards program.

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What they’re saying

“To win $350,000 for Faith Kitchen was amazing. I was kind of in a daze, got chills, I mean it was just phenomenal.”

— Lorris Gibson Jr., Executive Chef, Faith Kitchen (KSAT)

The takeaway

This grant highlights the positive impact that corporate philanthropy can have on local nonprofits working to address critical community needs, in this case enabling Faith Kitchen to significantly expand its efforts to feed San Antonio's homeless population.