Good news if you’ve been looking for an excuse to add dessert to your chicken sandwich order: this week, it technically counts as charity.
Chick-fil-A restaurants across Chicagoland are hosting Cookies for a Cause, a cookie fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society. From Monday, October 5, through Saturday, October 10, participating locations will donate a portion of proceeds from every Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookie sold to the nonprofit.
That’s the whole ask. Buy a cookie. Maybe buy two.
The fundraiser picks up where the Chick-fil-A 5K left off. That race, held September 26 at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, brought people from across the region together to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Combined, the 5K and Cookies for a Cause will support a donation of up to $25,000 to the organization.
“After seeing our communities come together through the Chick-fil-A 5K, we wanted to keep that momentum going with Cookies for a Cause,” said Justin Knight, a local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator in Schererville, Indiana. “It’s an honor to support such an incredible organization and the important work they do for the people affected by cancer.”
Where the money goes
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and their families. Its work spans advocacy, research and direct patient support, the kind of help that matters long after a diagnosis.
How to take part in Cookies for a Cause
- When: Monday, October 5 through Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Where: Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants across Chicagoland
- What to order: The Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Not every location may be participating, so it’s worth checking with your nearest Chick-fil-A Chicago restaurant before you swing by. And since Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays, Saturday is your last shot. Plan accordingly.
If you missed the 5K, consider this the low-effort version. No training. No early alarm. No finish line. Just a warm cookie, a good cause, and maybe a slightly longer drive-thru line than usual.
It’s one of the easier ways to give back in Chicago this week, and frankly, one of the tastiest.
