5 Reasons to Celebrate Scoops of Thanks Day at Culver’s®
Make a Difference and Enjoy a Sweet Treat
Scoops of Thanks Day is Thursday, May 7, 2026 — a day when Culver’s restaurants come together to give back to their local agricultural communities. Wondering why you should celebrate this special day at participating Culver’s restaurants? Check out these five reasons.
1. Enjoy Fresh Frozen Custard for $1
That’s right, all day long on Scoops of Thanks Day, you’ll receive a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for your $1 donation to an FFA chapter or other local agricultural organization. Stick to your traditional favorites, like a single scoop of Vanilla or Chocolate Fresh Frozen Custard, or try our Flavor of the Day, Blue Barn Brownie! This flavor has Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard swirled with fudge and caramel and topped with gooey brownie pieces. With a tasty deal like that, how could you not stop by?
2. Your donation stays local
On Scoops of Thanks Day, not only will you be enjoying a tasty frozen treat, you’ll be supporting your local community. With 171,319 total scoops served in 2025, local FFA chapters and other agricultural organizations across the country benefited from your generosity. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026!
3. FFA prepares students to become ag leaders
You can feel good about donating to a worthy cause because FFA prepares students to become future agricultural leaders. Its mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
4. You'll be Supporting the Thank You Farmers® Project
Culver's Thank You Farmers Project supports agricultural education programs, like FFA, that encourage smart farming in order to ensure that we have enough good, wholesome food to serve our growing population. To date, Culver’s and our guests have donated over $8 million through the Thank You Farmers Project, with over $1 million coming from previous Scoops of Thanks Day fundraisers. With your help, we can make that number even bigger!
5. Giving back feels good and tastes good!
Not only will your taste buds be satisfied after enjoying a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard, but you’ll feel good knowing that you helped ensure our future food supply by supporting agricultural education.
Stop by your local Culver’s restaurant on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to celebrate Scoops of Thanks Day with us!
FAQ:
- What is Scoops of Thanks Day? Scoops of Thanks Day is an annual event where Culver’s restaurants offer a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation to local FFA chapters or agricultural organizations.
- When is Scoops of Thanks Day this year? Scoops of Thanks Day will be on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
- What do I get for participating in Scoops of Thanks Day? With a $1 donation, you will receive a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard, including the option to try the Flavor of the Day, Blue Barn Brownie.
- What is the Thank You Farmers Project? Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project supports agricultural education and has raised over $8 million, with more than $1 million from Scoops of Thanks Day fundraisers.
- Why is supporting FFA important? FFA prepares students to become future agricultural leaders by developing their leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
- How many scoops were served last year? In 2025, 171,319 scoops were served, benefiting local agricultural organizations.