On Thursday, July 18, Nando’s will celebrate its South African roots and honour Mandela Day by hosting its annual Mandela Day Dash, where customers can bring any non-perishable food donation in exchange for a free quarter PERi-PERi chicken, to support underserved communities.

What: Canadians are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to their local Nando’s in exchange for a free flame-grilled PERi PERi chicken leg or breast.

All donations will be given to local food banks in each region.

Why: Nando’s is about changing lives and making the communities we live and work in better. In memory of Nelson Mandela’s 68 years of public service, we join the world in celebrating the great humanitarian and nation builder by following his example and giving back to our communities.

When: Thursday, July 18, from 11am to 1pm

Where: All Nando’s locations in Canada. You can find your nearest location at www.nandos.ca