Parkway Bakery’s Iconic Thanksgiving Poor Boy Returns to Support Al Copeland Foundation

This November, Parkway Bakery & Tavern is again teaming up with the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) for its annual fundraiser to support cancer research and innovative treatments. The fundraiser, sponsored by Crystal Hot Sauce, Leidenheimer Baking Co, and Blue Plate Mayonnaise, features Parkway’s famous Thanksgiving Poor Boy, available every Wednesday in November. Proceeds from the sale of the sandwich will directly benefit the Al Copeland Foundation. 

Local fans looking to make a difference can purchase a $100 “Skip the Line” ticket, offering exclusive access to bypass the crowd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with enjoying the iconic Thanksgiving Poor Boy, ticket holders will receive a commemorative t-shirt, sweet potato fries, a freshly made Arnold Palmer crafted by ACF Junior Board Member Joshua Bertuglia (courtesy of New Orleans Roast), and a Creole Cream Cheese ice cream sandwich from New Orleans Ice Cream. Tickets are available at AlCopelandFoundation.org or in person at Parkway Bakery & Tavern every Wednesday, where the Al Copeland Foundation will be hosting a special tent. Even without a “Skip the Line” ticket, everyone can contribute— a portion of all Thanksgiving Poor Boy sales will go directly to the foundation.

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