Giving Back the Love – What Our Community Made Possible
Hankki Charity Day 2025 wrapped up with incredible support across Alberta, showing how a local restaurant brand can turn everyday customer love into real community impact.
Held at nine Hankki locations across Alberta (excluding three food court stores), this charity day was created to give back to the communities that have been with Hankki since day one.
As a Calgary-born local brand, Hankki designed Charity Day as more than a promotion — it was a people-first, community-driven donation initiative rooted in gratitude.
Hankki Charity Day in a Nutshell – What It Is & Why We Do It
Hankki Charity Day is an annual community-focused charity event hosted by Hankki, a Calgary-based Korean street food brand.
For a limited time on December 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, participating Hankki locations offered selected menu items for $5, with 100% of proceeds donated to a local non-profit organization.
The 2025 campaign carried the theme:
“Giving Back The Love.”
This theme reflects Hankki’s intention to return the support received from local customers back to the communities we serve across Alberta.
Across Nine Stores — How Communities Across Alberta Gave Back Together
On Hankki Charity Day, guests didn’t just come in for a deal — they came to be part of something bigger.
Across the nine participating locations, 1,420 people joined in, and together 4,706 meals were shared throughout the day. These numbers reflect more than traffic or transactions — they show how deeply the purpose of the day resonated with our communities.
Among all participating stores, the Acadia location recorded the highest total donation amount, becoming one of the most energetic and heartfelt locations that day. It was a powerful reminder of the generosity and togetherness that live within local neighbourhoods.
Most importantly, the success of Hankki Charity Day was made possible by every participating store and every guest who chose to take part. Through those individual choices, we were able to give $19,736 back to our community.
Where Your $5 Went — Partnering With Easter Seals Alberta
All proceeds from Hankki Charity Day were donated in full to Easter Seals Alberta, a registered non-profit organization that supports individuals living with disabilities across the province.
How the Donation Process Worked
All sales revenue generated during the event hours was collected by Hankki HQ
The full amount was transferred directly to Easter Seals Alberta
Funds are managed under Easter Seals Alberta’s established financial governance and reporting standards
This process ensures transparency, accountability, and direct community impact.
What Your Donation Supports at Easter Seals Alberta
Easter Seals Alberta supports children, youth, adults with disabilities, and their families through province-wide programs. Donations from Hankki Charity Day help fund initiatives such as:
Mobility and accessibility equipment, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices
Camps and educational programs for children and youth with disabilities
Family support services, including counselling and resource programs
Community-based programs that promote independence, inclusion, and daily living
Through this partnership, every $5 Hankki meal on Charity Day became real-world support for Albertans in need.
A Thank-You From Easter Seals Alberta
“The funds raised through Hankki Charity Day will directly support children, adults, and families living with disabilities across Alberta.
We are deeply grateful to Hankki and everyone who participated for turning community support into meaningful, real-world impact.”
— Easter Seals Alberta
Why Community Charity Days Like This Matter
Local charity events like Hankki Charity Day demonstrate the power of community-led giving. When a local restaurant reinvests in the neighbourhoods that support it, the impact stays close to home — strengthening families, communities, and shared values.
As a Calgary-based brand, Hankki remains committed to supporting Alberta communities through action, not just words — living out our people-first philosophy one event, one meal, and one act of kindness at a time.
For Alberta, With Love
Hankki Charity Day 2025 was only possible because of the continued support from our guests, team members, and communities across Alberta.
Hankki will continue to create initiatives that reflect our core belief:
that food can connect people, and that community support should always come full circle.
For Alberta, With Love — from everyone at Hankki.
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