That’s right. Going out to eat any day from September 21st through September 28th could help end childhood hunger in America. But the key is to eat at a participating restaurant.
The program is called the Great American Dine Out and it is being put on by Share Our Strength, a national organization dedicated to eliminating childhood hunger in America. To make it super simple for you, I’ve got the link to the participating-restaurant-finder right here. Just go on over to the site, punch in your zip code, and you’ll find a list of restaurants nearby who have agreed to make donations to the cause–based on traffic to their stores during the event. Some restaurants will donate a portion of their profits while others might donate all profits from a particular dish, and still others may handle their donations in some other way. It might be best to ask the management when you go out to eat; in that way, you can be sure your dining out dollars are going toward the cause–AND you can send the signal that you support local restaurants who show a dedication to their community.
So where’ll it be? I think I’ll be divying up my time amongs the three nearest participating stores: Monical’s Pizza, McAlister’s Deli, and Lone Star Steakhouse. If you’re in the Chambana area, maybe I’ll see you there!
