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Every Sack.
Every Meal.
Every Warrior.

Chicken Shack of Arcadia owner Ed Gouchenour is pledging 45 meals to veterans and first responders — one for every sack David Stone Jr. records in 2026. Home cooking. Real gratitude. Route 66 pride.

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45
Meals pledged to warriors
1
Meal per sack David records
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In-kind meal donation partner
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Iconic Route 66 location
About the Partner

Ed Gouchenour
Chicken Shack
of Arcadia.

Nestled on historic Route 66 in Arcadia, Oklahoma, Chicken Shack is the kind of place that reminds you what community feels like. Owner Ed Gouchenour has spent years building more than a restaurant — he’s built a gathering place where neighbors become family.

When Ed heard about the Stacks for Sacks campaign, he didn’t offer cash. He offered something more personal: a hot meal. For every sack David Stone Jr. records this season, Ed is personally donating a meal to a veteran or first responder who’s given so much to protect the communities Chicken Shack calls home.

“These folks protect us every single day. The least I can do is make sure they know they’ve got a seat at the table and a hot meal waiting.” — Ed Gouchenour, Owner · Chicken Shack of Arcadia
Ed Gouchenour, owner of Chicken Shack of Arcadia, Oklahoma
The 45-Meal Pledge

One Sack.
One Meal. One Mission.

David Stone Jr. plays defense on the field. Ed Gouchenour plays offense in the kitchen. Together, every sack translates directly into nourishment for the warriors who need it most.

45 MEALS
45
Meals Pledged to Veterans & First Responders
Trigger
1 sack by David Stone Jr.
Reward
1 meal to a veteran or first responder
Season Total
Up to 45 meals at full projection

For Veterans

Men and women who served this nation deserve more than a handshake. Ed’s meals are a tangible expression of gratitude from an Oklahoman who doesn’t take their sacrifice for granted.

For First Responders

Police, firefighters, and paramedics run toward the chaos so the rest of us don’t have to. Chicken Shack of Arcadia is running toward them with something warm and real.

Community Impact

This is Route 66 generosity at its finest. A small-town owner with a big heart using his craft to honor the community that built him up.

Find the Shack

Route 66’s
Home for Warriors.

Heading through Arcadia? Stop in. Tell ’em RECON-nect sent you.

Location
Chicken Shack
of Arcadia, Oklahoma
Address
212 OK-66
Arcadia, OK 73007
Owner
Ed Gouchenour
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Hours
Sunday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Monday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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One Community.
Every Warrior Fed.

Chicken Shack of Arcadia proves that backing veterans and first responders doesn’t always mean writing a check — sometimes it means feeding them. See the full Stacks for Sacks campaign and find your way to get involved.

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