LSU Players Hand Out Free Chicken Fingers
Three LSU football players distributed Raising Cane's chicken fingers to students on campus ahead of the Alabama game.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
Three LSU players, Caden Durham, Deuce Geralds, and Harlem Berry, handed out free chicken fingers to students on campus Thursday afternoon. The players first worked a shift at the original Raising Cane's on Highland Road before going to campus.
Why it matters
The giveaway was held ahead of LSU's Saturday matchup against Alabama, and the players said it was a chance to give back to the community and thank students for their support.
The LSU-Alabama game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, broadcast on WBRZ. No quantity of chicken fingers distributed or number of students reached was reported.
The players
Caden Durham
Caden Durham is one of three LSU football players who handed out chicken fingers to students on campus.
Deuce Geralds
Deuce Geralds is one of three LSU football players who handed out chicken fingers to students on campus.
Harlem Berry
Harlem Berry is one of three LSU football players who handed out chicken fingers to students on campus.
The details
Players worked a shift at the original Raising Cane's on Highland Road before distributing free chicken fingers to students on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. The players framed the effort as a way to thank students for their support ahead of the Saturday game.
Timeline
Thursday afternoon: LSU players distribute chicken fingers on campus.
Saturday, 2:30 p.m.: LSU plays Alabama, with kickoff broadcast on WBRZ.
Philanthropy Context
Player-led community giveaways by college football programs are a recurring form of campus outreach ahead of marquee games. This event fits that pattern, with players tying a food giveaway to a rivalry matchup against Alabama.
Students on campus received free food ahead of the Saturday game, a gesture tied directly to the matchup. Fans planning to attend or watch should note the 2:30 p.m. kickoff on WBRZ.
The takeaway
Community giveaways like this one show how college athletes can connect with students outside of game day. Readers interested in similar outreach can look for local team-sponsored events ahead of big matchups.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy stories tied to community giving in Baton Rouge.
