AdventHealth Offers Free Veterans Day Meals in Georgia

Seven Northwest Georgia restaurants will provide complimentary meals to veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Philanthropy

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AdventHealth is partnering with local restaurants across Northwest Georgia to provide free meals to veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Participating locations include Chick-fil-A, Bojangles and McDonald's restaurants at seven sites during designated serving times.

Why it matters

The initiative serves as a community expression of gratitude for veterans' service and sacrifice. Residents of Northwest Georgia can share details of the event with veterans they know.

Seven restaurant locations across Northwest Georgia are participating in the free meal program for veterans on Nov. 11. Serving windows vary by site, with Chick-fil-A locations offering meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Bojangles and McDonald's locations offering morning service.

The players

AdventHealth

AdventHealth is a nonprofit Christian health system operating hospitals and care facilities across several states, including Georgia.

The details

Veterans may visit one of the participating restaurants to receive a complimentary meal during that location's designated serving time. Participating sites include Chick-fil-A in Calhoun, Cedartown, Rockmart, Rome and Cartersville, Bojangles in Chatsworth, and McDonald's in Summerville.

Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day, when free meals will be served at participating restaurants.

Roadmap

Corporate and nonprofit partnerships with restaurant chains to recognize veterans have become a recurring Veterans Day practice in many communities. This program follows that pattern by using local dining locations as a direct point of contact with veterans.

Veterans in Northwest Georgia can receive a free meal at a participating restaurant on Nov. 11 by visiting during the posted serving hours. Community members can help by passing along details of the event to veterans they know.

The takeaway

Small acts of recognition, like a free meal, offer veterans a direct and personal way to feel appreciated on Veterans Day. Sharing word of local programs helps ensure more veterans learn about them.

What happens next

Participating restaurants will serve free meals to veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, during each location's designated serving window.