Crabfries 4 Heroes Continues to Raise Funds for Fallen Police Officers on National French Fry Day This Thursday

Chickie's & Pete's, the iconic Delaware Valley based sports bar and restaurant group, has announced they will hold their 3^rd Annual Crabfries 4 Heroes event on Thursday July 13^th.   Chickie's & Pete's holds Crabfries 4 Heroes to coincide with National French Fry Day each year.  The event benefits The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund. The Fund provides support for the families of fallen police officers. 

On Thursday, Chickie's & Pete's will offer their world famous Crabfries® at participating full-service locations for $1 from 11am to midnight.  In addition, Chickie's & Pete's will feature $5 Miller Lite personal pitchers during the same time frame. At the end of the day, $1 from each order of Crabfries® and $5 from each Miller Lite personal pitcher will be donated to the FOP Survivors Fund. A total of $30,000 has been raised for the fund in the past two years.  

"I simply can't express the admiration our team has for police officers," said Pete Ciarrocchi, Chairman and CEO of Chickie's & Pete's.  "The 'thin blue line' they walk each day represents the difference between the safety and protection we all want and the dangers our officers face each day.  We are so proud to have created Crabfries 4 Heroes to show our support."

On Thursday, July 13^th, Chickie's & Pete's will take Crabfries® 4 Heroes on the road to treat police officers on duty.  The "Crabfries® Express" truck will load up and deliver free Crabfries® and other menu items to multiple police districts throughout Philadelphia.  The Crabfries Express will also make a stop at the Philadelphia Police Academy to treat those in training.   "These men and women are on the job, or soon will be, protecting us," said Pete Ciarrocchi. "So, we're going on the road to let them know how proud we are of them and the work they do each day." 

"Here's the thing with Pete Ciarrocchi and Chickie's & Pete's," said John McNesby, President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5. "Before we need them they are there for us.  When we need them they are there for us.  They put their brand, their money and their hearts into Crabfries 4 Heroes and we can't thank them enough."

Chickie's & Pete's flagship location on Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia will also mark National Crabfries® Day on July 13^th by hosting their annual Crabfries® Eating Contest.  The winner of the Crabfries® Eating Contest will receive FREE Crabfries for LIFE and a $1,000 Visa Gift Card. Second place will earn FREE Crabfries® for a Year while third place will win a VIP Wing Bowl Package. Interested participants can find rules and details at http://chickiesandpetes.com/crabfriesday

About Chickie's and Pete's:

Chickie's & Pete's is a Philadelphia-area crab house and sports bar with 13 full service restaurant locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Founded in 1977 by Peter and Henrietta Ciarrocchi, Chickie's & Pete's started as a single location in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia and has since grown to become one of the most recognizable brands in the region.  It's famous, one-of-a-kind Crabfries® concession locations can be found in stadiums, arenas, boardwalks and amusement parks throughout the area. Chickie's & Pete's is a leader in forging innovative strategic partnerships and utilizing technology to bring together casual dining with interactive sports entertainment. The company combines family-based values with a love of all things sports in each of its locations. Learn more at www.chickiesandpetes.com

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