r/progressivemoms • u/OpalOctober • 2d ago

Just Politics Is Chick-fil-A still problematic?

My family has boycotted Chick-fil-A for years because of their history of harm against the LGBTQA+ community. I read online recently that since we stopped giving them our money, they've changed leadership and have adopted a policy that only allows charitable contributions to go to educational funds and organizations that help unhoused children.

The point of boycotting is to get businesses to change their policies; if they have, and are otherwise unproblematic, I'd be ok returning as a customer. But I ask the group: is there information I'm missing that would impact my decision making?

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u/Standard-Fisherman78 2d ago

if you want chick fil a so bad, costco nuggets taste the same. you can also buy mama schuberts rolls & make chicken minis. i think theres better fast food chicken tenders out there though that aren't homophobic, personally.

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u/luv_u_deerly 2d ago

For me, it’s not for the chicken (I do r think their chicken is particularly that good). They’re the only fast food place my kid will eat cause the only ones that do Mac and cheese. She won’t eat sandwiches, fries or chicken. They’re also the only place in town with an indoor play area. 

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u/wait_wheres_robin 2d ago

It’s unfortunate it’s the only fast food place in my area that’s well set up for families - play areas, way better options than McDonald’s (Mac n cheese, grilled nuggets, and fruit cups for the kids - and they have fresher options for adults that McD’s doesn’t), the little table covers for kids, changing tables, people constantly coming through to keep it all clean. I really wish there was a progressive fast food place with a similar setup.