Second Harvest kicks off first ‘Dine out for Hunger’ event
TaMya Bracy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Second Harvest is partnering with local restaurants to combat hunger during Hunger Action Month.
From Sept. 16 through Sept. 18, any restaurant listed will contribute a portion of the day’s proceeds to Second Harvest Community Food Bank.
The funds raised will be turned into meals for families across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas.
Mackenzie Bally, marketing manager for Second Harvest, shared the real goal of the fundraiser.
“There are about 41,000 people who are facing food insecurity,” Bally said. “And so the goal is kind of just to bring awareness to that need and support in any way you can and just really acknowledge that that’s going on.”
Hazel’s Coffee and Roasting Company is participating in the fundraiser all three days. Hazel’s will feature four menu items customers can purchase for the Dine Out Event. For each item purchased, Hazel’s will donate 20% of the proceeds back to Second Harvest.
Heather Mitchell, owner of Hazel’s, said this fundraiser is important to her because she always tries to have her business involved with the community.
“So this is a great way to be kind of centralized in the community where you’re still getting, you know, something in return for your donation of supporting the campaign,” said Mitchell.
You can view the full list of restaurants participating on Second Harvest’s website.