Dickey’s Barbecue in Meridian Sponsors Blood Drive

(Meridian, MS) Dickey’s Barbecue is hosting a blood drive benefitting United Blood Services on Friday, November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Franchise owner Doug Wilkerson is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community.

“Our last blood drive was a huge success,” said Wilkerson. “We hope we have an even bigger turn out this year because this is a great opportunity to give back to the community.”

The Meridian location is at 103 South Frontage Rd. Suite 200. For more information on the event and how you can contribute call 601.483.3805.

“I hope more people will come out and support the community blood program,” said Cheryl Reed, Donor Recruitment Representative with United Blood Services. “Dickeys Barbecue Pit and United Blood Services are partnering in an effort to make sure there is an adequate supply of blood on hospital shelves to help save lives in case of an emergency. I commend Dickey’s for stepping up and helping us meet the challenge of getting the community involved”

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ All our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 550 locations across the United States and eight other countries.