On Tuesday, January 14, over 110 restaurants across Orange County will donate 20% of the day’s sales to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in support of wildfire victims.
This effort, organized by OC Restaurants Give, brings together a coalition of local restaurants and cafes in a united mission to aid those affected by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Diners are encouraged to visit participating restaurants throughout the day to contribute.
Participating Restaurants by City:
Anaheim:
- Lola’s by MFK
- Sun Bliss Cafe
- Honeypot Meadery
- Story Kitchen & Bar
Aliso Viejo:
- Stadium Brew Co.
- Trattoria Trullo
Brea:
- Julep Cast Iron Kitchen
- Toast Kitchen & Bar
Corona del Mar:
- Avila’s El Ranchito
- El Cholo
Costa Mesa:
- Coffee Dose
- Micro Dose Drive Thru
- Kitsch Bar
- Milligram Coffee
- Mixing Glass and Market
- Newport Rib Co.
- Populaire Modern Bistro
- Plums Cafe
- Seabirds Kitchen
Dana Point:
- Craft House
- Glasspar
- Jon’s Fish Market
- Luciana’s Ristorante
- Stillwater
- Station Craft
…and many more in El Segundo, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Stanton, and Tustin.
This effort extends beyond Orange County, with Bosscat Kitchen and TEN Sushi locations in Texas also participating, making it a multi-state initiative.
About OC Restaurants Give
Founded by local PR professionals Jill Cook, Niyaz Pirani, and Jennifer Wales, OC Restaurants Give was created to support local causes through community dining events. Jill Cook, who spearheaded this campaign with Chef Marco Criscuolo of Trattoria Trullo, has a history of organizing charitable events, including a drive-up meal distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special thanks to Pam Waitt of the Orange County Restaurant Association for helping spread the word and to the many restaurateurs, marketers, and supporters who have made this event possible.
Restaurants interested in joining the fundraiser can contact Jill Cook at jill@iamjillcook.com. Every meal makes a difference—join us on January 14 to support this vital cause.
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