Dickey’s Barbecue Partners with Toast For Charity to Launch Dickey’s x Toast For Charity Internship Program with Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity for DFW Students

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. is teaming up with Toast For Charity, a nonprofit from Dallas that focuses on empowering youth from underserved areas. The collaboration brings a new internship opportunity for college students to gain practical experience in marketing and communications with the Dickey’s brand. Additionally, students will receive educational support through a scholarship. The program is open to college students, including participants in Toast For Charity’s M.A.D. Pitch Competition. The collaboration aims to offer students the tools and experiences needed to succeed in the restaurant and marketing industries. Applications for the pitch competition will be accepted from June 19 to September 12, with the event scheduled for November 8, 2025.
Dickey’s CEO, Laura Rea Dickey, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting their commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders. The CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, Roland Dickey Jr., emphasized the importance of creating opportunities for young talent to flourish in the retail marketing sector. Kinyana Mccoy, Dickey’s Retail Marketing Manager and alumna of Savannah State University, shared her enthusiasm for the program and its impact on students.
This initiative underscores Dickey’s ongoing dedication to fostering educational growth, community involvement, and opportunities for young talent. The company is proud to support local students and aims to expand the program for future generations.