'Parks And Recreation' Returning For 1-Episode Special | HuffPost Entertainment

Pop open the snake juice , heat up some waffles and get ready for April 30, because its Treat Yo Self day 2020.

The NBC hit Parks and Recreation is returning for a single half-hour special next Thursday with the entire main cast. The episode is all shot from our homes, Amy Poehler, who plays series star Leslie Knope, said in a video announcing the revival.

Leslie Knope wants to let you in on a secret... On April 30, #ParksAndRec is returning to NBC for A Parks and Recreation Special. Our workplace proximity associates, along with our neighbors at @StateFarm, are raising money for @FeedingAmerica. Join us! https://t.co/YuyWBTYmrH pic.twitter.com/ZId6Lq3rkJ

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Leslie Knope wants to let you in on a secret... On April 30, #ParksAndRec is returning to NBC for A Parks and Recreation Special. Our workplace proximity associates, along with our neighbors at @StateFarm , are raising money for @FeedingAmerica . Join us! https://t.co/YuyWBTYmrH pic.twitter.com/ZId6Lq3rkJ
Parks and Recreation (@parksandrecnbc) April 23, 2020

NBC released a statement outlining some of the plot.

The story comes from the events of the day, Pawnees most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing, the network said. Lets hope for their sake that Cones of Dunshire is playable by video chat.

The episode is helping raise money for the COVID-19 Response Fund by Feeding America, a nonprofit network of food banks. State Farm and Subaru of America are matching all donations made at the fundraising site , up to $150,000 each.