MUNCIE, Ind — On Sunday, Madden’s Chicken-Giving campaign donated over 500 meals to Delaware County. However, this is not the first time that this initiative has been able to make a significant impact.
In 2021, Madden Moore lost his wallet while he was out shopping, and his mom, Meagen Moore, made a Facebook post that united the community to raise enough money for Madden to get back. Instead of Madden keeping the money for himself, he wanted to continue a tradition started by his stepdad in Nashville, Tenn., by giving back to the community that gave back to him through free rotisserie meals.
Even though Madden lost his wallet four years ago, he still wanted to continue the initiative.
“I think that feeling of being able to help others and love others where they are and treat them with kindness is such an incredible thing,” Madden said. “I think that feeling just made me want to do it the next year, and the next year we got volunteers and it was a big thing. We started the Chicken-Giving campaign that we know today”.
Before Madden and his team deliver the meals, he works with different organizations and community leaders in Muncie to find areas needing donated meals. The Chicken-Giving campaign ensures that everyone is accounted for, no matter their situation.
“We’ll have people reach out to us saying that they need meals and people are struggling. It comes down to experience and knowing where people who need the meals are,” Madden said.
However, the Chicken-Giving campaign is not only limited to Delaware County. Madden and everyone involved recognize there are more people in need of meals.
“In November, we did over 1,000 meals and went all over Indiana,” Madden said. “We went to Madison County, Hancock County, and all sorts of different counties. Marion, Indianapolis, so we’ve done it all over.”
Being able to support the greater community is the primary goal of the campaign.
“We really like doing it all over and being able to impact as many people as possible,” Madden said.
The Chicken-Giving campaign will be back in November, but Madden plans to continue volunteering and positively impacting the community for as long as he can. To get involved in the campaign, check out their page.
Contact Amelia Winter with comments at amelia.winter@bsu.edu.
