Nando’s PERi-PERi will honor its South African roots on Tuesday, July 18th by celebrating Mandela Day and remembering South African leader and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela.
To commemorate Mandela’s fight for social justice, Nando’s will give away free meals to customers who bring back-to school supplies for under-served area youth.
The event will run from 4pm to 7pm local time at all Nando’s Canada locations (that’s Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, The GTA and Vancouver).
By bringing any new back-to-school item, customers will receive a free flame-grilled PERi PERi chicken leg or breast, prepared at the spice level of their choosing. Nando’s will then drop off the donations at under-served community schools.
Many Canadian families will struggle this summer to afford back-to-school supplies.
This Mandela Day, Nando’s will support them by filling backpacks with everything kids need to start the school year off right.
In addition, Nando’s employees (called Nandocas) will donate 67 minutes of volunteer time to cleaning up and bettering local schools in each community, to honor Mandela’s 67-year-long fight for social justice.
Nando’s also will provide free meals to teachers at all of the partner schools.
What Is International Nelson Mandela Day?
Born on July 18, 1918, Nelson Mandela changed South Africa and the world as he fought for equality and an end to apartheid.
In honor of his life’s mission, the Nelson Mandela Foundation created the Mandela Day Initiative, inspiring others to take action every July 18th in doable, yet impactful ways.
Nando’s PERi-PERi:
After making its 1987 debut in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nando’s has spread its flame to legions of fans in 24 countries on five continents who can’t resist the allure of succulent PERi-PERi chicken that’s been marinated for 24 hours, flame-grilled to perfection, and basted to their preferred flavor and spice.
The restaurant is equally renowned for its spicy PERi-PERi – the Bird’s Eye Chilli Pepper that indigenous Africans introduced to the Portuguese centuries ago.
No purchase necessary. One per guest while supplies last. Offer good for dine-in and takeout only on July 18th from 4-7pm at all Canadian locations. Must exchange a back-to-school item, or make a financial donation, in exchange for the free meal.