Volunteer blood donors on Monday received delicious support in appreciation for their time and efforts – eastern NC bar-b-q and other SCNB menu favorites
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® (SCNB) is pleased to announce their recent participation as a meal sponsor for Rex Blood Center in Raleigh, NC. On Monday, July 16, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® provided lunches for blood drive donors at Rex Blood Center.
Rex Blood Services is a not-for-profit, community blood bank dedicated to providing a safe, adequate blood supply to patients at Rex Hospital and other area hospitals. In 1962, Rex Blood Services began as Raleigh’s first community blood donor facility. Their mission is to provide the highest standard of care and service to area blood donors and patients, while promoting the importance of community participation and awareness of the need for, and importance of, blood donation.
SCNB Donates Lunch to Volunteers at Rex Blood Services
“When Sandra Brooks of Rex Blood Services came to us and told us that ‘every day in the US, over 32,000 blood transfusions take place’ and that many of them occur in our Triangle-area hospitals, often benefiting patients fighting long-term illnesses such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, we knew we wanted to help support them in whatever way that we, as a restaurant brand, could”, says Richard Averitte, Marketing Director for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q®. “Treating those life-sustaining volunteers who donate blood to lunch, essentially, is something we took great pride in being able to do”, Averitte added.
SCNB Donates Lunch to Volunteers at Rex Blood Services
Sandra Brooks of Rex Blood Services explains from a blood donor’s perspective: “Our donors know that Smithfield’s applauds their volunteerism and community service. They enjoy knowing that these organizations are invested in the lives of people around them.”
(Click on the photo above to cast your vote on our Facebook page.)
Many heartfelt “thanks!” go out to all of our bar-b-q fans who submitted entries, but alas, the field had to be narrowed down to just five finalists in our “For the Love of Bar-B-Q” photo contest. Join us on Facebook and cast your vote for your favorite to help them win the $500 grand prize!
Happy 4th of July, everyone! We hope you have enjoyed a safe and fun holiday weekend so far and have plans to do the same until heading back to work tomorrow (or through the rest of your vacation). All of our 32 North Carolina locations are open regular hours today – providing your 4th of July fix for eastern North Carolina bar-b-q, fried chicken, hush puppies, and all the fixin’s… so stop on by to see us!
While you’re near the computer, be sure to check out these pictures from the second annual Freedom Run 5K that was held Saturday morning in Wake Forest, NC. SCNB was honored to serve as a returning sponsor and we are looking forward to the third annual race next year!
Heartfelt congratulations go out to the volunteers and supporters of the 2011 Joey O Bocce Classic that took place on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh – they have just announced that they were able to raise $33,000 for this most worthy cause… and that number is still growing!
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q was honored to serve as a sponsor and provide bar-b-q and jumbo chicken tender box lunches for all of the tournament participants and as a concession stand option throughout the day’s events.
The Joey O Bocce Classic for Cystic Fibrosis Research was started in 2008 to honor Joe O’Connell who died of complications from Cystic Fibrosis November 11th, 2009. Today, Joe’s family and friends are driven to keep his spirit alive by battling this disease in such a fun and positive way, the same way Joe lived his life. The Classic gives 100 percent of all donations to CF research and related programs.
For more information on the Joey O Bocce Classic, or to register to receive information about next year’s event, please visit www.JoeyOBocceClassic.org.
As always, SCNB is grateful to serve and thankful to have had this opportunity to support the Joey O Bocce Classic and their fundraising efforts!
Unmatched quality and freshness make new menu item a tasty complement to longtime menu favorites
(Cary, NC) – Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® (SCNB) is proud to announce that the North Carolina-based restaurant brand has for the first time in 40 years added a fresh new item to its menu: jumbo chicken tenders!
Known across the state as the home of fresh fried chicken and eastern North Carolina style bar-b-q, the addition of fresh, never frozen, hand-breaded, all white meat jumbo chicken tenders is a complementary addition to the fast casual restaurant brand’s classic menu offerings. Jumbo chicken tenders make not only a tasty, easy-to-handle meal for younger patrons, but also are a lunchtime favorite for many, and a welcome addition to dinner plates accompanied by eastern NC bar-b-q, hushpuppies, potato salad, slaw, Brunswick stew, and of course – Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q®’s famous sweet tea. Jumbo chicken tenders are now available individually, as a boneless tender sandwich, as a meal paired with hushpuppies and choice of sides, or as an addition to combination plates.
“Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q prides itself on not only having a longstanding history as a quality, family-friendly restaurant, but also on having a menu that isn’t subject to trends. Our patrons know that when they join us at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q, that they’re going to enjoy a fresh, quality meal that is as enjoyable as every visit made in the past”, says Richard Averitte, Marketing Director for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q. “So when we make the decision to add a new featured menu item, patrons know that we have selected a product that not only meets, but also surpasses, our goals for exceptional quality, freshness, and taste.”
The jumbo chicken tenders have been quietly popping up in Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® locations around the state over the past few months as the restaurant brand has eased into the offering of a new menu item. Now that the jumbo chicken tenders have become a fixed menu item in all locations, SCNB is encouraging fans to “Stop in a try a tender!” with a springtime promotion that offers diners a chance to win a $10.00 Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® gift card in exchange for posting a picture on twitter, facebook, or a blog. (Tender-tasters can also submit a picture of their experience to Comments@SCNBNC.com to be entered into the contest, as well.) Winners will be drawn at random weekly through May 31, 2011.
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q has a 40-year history of serving the finest fried chicken and Eastern-North-Carolina-style Bar-B-Q, made fresh daily from family recipes and served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q has over 30 locations in North Carolina as well as an online store where BBQ can be ordered and shipped anywhere in the United States. Visit http://www.SCNBNC.com/ for more information or call 919-852-1742.
Contact: Richard Averitte, Marketing Director, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q
Ah yes, it’s Monday again. If you’re not exactly thrilled to be heading back into the work week, maybe this story will help add a little flavor to your week!
Facebook Friday! Someone in your office tried one of our Jumbo Chicken Tender Sandwiches and going on and on about it while you are stuck at work? How about we deliver lunch to you and your entire office? Post where your work, location and the number of co-workers in your office. One post will be selected at random and have Jumbo Chicken Tender Sandwiches, Hushpuppies and Tea delivered to their office!
We received lots of comments (and of course, likely made some mouths water), but one lucky lady named Kimberly Erwin instantly became the most popular person in the office when our team randomly picked her submission as our SCNB Office Lunch Winner!
Kimberly works at Time Warner Cable in Morrisville, NC and works with 21 other people in her department.
On Wednesday, our Davis Drive location in Morrisvlle, NC packed up 22 of our brand new Jumbo Chicken Tender Sandwiches, dozens of hushpuppies, and a couple of ice cold gallons of our freshly-brewed sweet iced tea and delivered them a few miles down the road to Kim and gang at Time Warner Cable.
We’re trying to find photographic evidence of their lunchtime delivery, but apparently, tender sandwiches and all the extras were so tempting, that they didn’t last long enough for a picture…
Have we got your mouth watering yet? Good! Because you could be our next SCNB Office Lunch Winner! Simply leave a comment here on this blog, post on our facebook page, or email us at Comments@SCNBNC.com with the name and location of your office, the number of people who work in your department or office, and a clever reason why we should pick your team! Deadline to enter is Friday, May 6th.
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® (SCNB) is putting the service front and center during “Freedom Week” this summer. Not just customer service—the military service.
Tradition. Service. Families getting together. It doesn’t get much better than celebrating being reunited – just add bar-b-q and some sweet tea.
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® is taking this service promotion to a whole new level.
Like its authentic Eastern style bar-b-q—with a savory, vinegary flavor— Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® has a unique and longstanding relationship with the armed forces. With locations in all the military hot spots across North Carolina, the restaurant brand has long served the troops with the motto “grateful to serve those who serve.” The restaurant has developed a strong base of real bar-b-q fans, both in its 33 locations across North Carolina, and from Coast to Coast who order it online.
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® sends bar-b-q all over the map through its online store, and this year’s Freedom Week campaign encompasses the internet in a whole new way for the company. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® kicked off its annual seven day “Freedom Week” campaign for its restaurants on July 2nd, focusing efforts on one initiative—supporting the troops. Via its huge social media following, the company is undertaking a pretty audacious goal in its Twitter campaign: Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® will donate 10¢ to the Wounded Warriors Project for every mention or retweet of #FreedomWeek (that’s a Twitter “hashtag”, used to monitor topics on the microblogging service) during Freedom Week (July 2nd-July 9th).
The Wounded Warriors Project raises awareness and assistance for the needs of severely injured service men and women with the objective to provide tangible support to get them on the road to healing, both physically and mentally.
“Much like a backyard bar-b-q, our military also has a unique quality that brings people together,” said Richard Averitte, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® Marketing Director. “People rally around our troops, as they should, and we are so pleased to be able to help facilitate that community connection—not just in our own North Carolina community, but across the country by means of the internet!”
In fact the brand has truly fostered a tremendous network through its blog, social media efforts, and face-to-face relationships with repeat customers. One of those loyal customers also happens to be former Marine Jen (Schmidt) McGillis. McGillis became a “fan” on Facebook, shared her story with Averitte, and an idea grew.
McGillis founded Military Ride Share, which is dedicated to “helping military members who are going in the same direction, ride together and hopefully save some green.” Since the site’s launch, over 600 service members or their family members have signed up with representation in all branches of service, including the Coast Guard. “Having taken pains to determine the best way to ship bar-b-q all over the country, it just made sense to me for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® to aid McGillis’ efforts in facilitating the movement of troops around the country—and eventually home,” said Averitte.
There’s a Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® near every military base in North Carolina, and this summer is a hot one—perfect for a summer picnic or just gathering together. Join Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q®’s efforts in supporting the troops and bringing people together. A simple “tweet” will help bring healing to those who serve to help keep America free.
Pictures below are from the very first Freedom Run 5K that took place on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010, in Wake Forest, NC. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q® was honored to serve as a sponsor for this event – supporting our neighbors in service during the holiday weekend. To see more pictures from this event, please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/scnbnc/sets/72157624421074184/.
Many thanks to Tom, one of our awesome followers on twitter, for sending us this great picture of his son enjoying two gallons of Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q’s famous sweet tea!
(How cool that even little fans enjoy the value of $1.99 gallons of sweet tea during the Summer of 20Tea! ;-))
Happy Summer of 20Tea to the Edwards Family of Raleigh!
Brains, books, and bar-b-q – you can find them all at Harvard University!
Many, many thanks are due to loyal Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q fan, Frances Coggins, who sent us a fantastic note recently about her son John who is attending graduate school in Cambridge, MA at prestigious Ivy League school – Harvard University.
Frances and her husband had the delicious idea to send their son a shipment of fresh Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q. As do many of our customers who move out of the area (even just temporarily), John sure missed his bar-b-q!
Frances told us that not only was John excited about the unexpected gift, but that he also held a NC bar-b-q in his dorm room and invited his friends – now THAT is hospitality! (Of course, it’s not a Smithfield’s meal without hushpuppies, so one of John’s friends got to work preparing those, too.)
John wrote on facebook that he was sitting around a table with people representing FIVE continents of the World, most of who had never had the pleasure of trying bar-b-q. We were especially proud to hear that they all loved it!
