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Locally-owned restaurants, bakeries, and breweries are the lifeblood of our community — and we're excited to partner with you to help take hunger off the table.
Plate It Forward: Dine Out to End Hunger in Our Community
Throughout Hunger Action Month, dine out at partnering restaurants to take hunger off the table for neighbors across central and eastern North Carolina.
Participating in 'Plate It Forward' is simple:
- Create a unique dish, beverage, or dessert
- Choose how much you’d like to donate per item sold
- Feature the item during Hunger Action Mont (September 1-30)
- We’ll provide all the materials you need — and help promote your participation!
Benefits of Partnering with the Food Bank:
- Align your brand with a trusted, mission-driven community pillar
- Gain visibility through Food Bank marketing and media outreach
- Engage your customers in a meaningful, timely cause
- Make a direct, local impact in the fight to end hunger
Interested in participating?
Share your contact information below to explore options for this year's Plate It Forward campaign. Our team will follow up with next steps!
Participating Restaurants & Breweries Helping Take Hunger Off the Table
Visit any of these restaurants or breweries to order the 2026 'Plate It Forward' dish, beverage, or dessert. A portion of proceeds from each qualifying item directly benefit the Food Bank and our network of 700+ local partner pantries and meal sites.
Thank you to all the incredible restauranteurs and brewmasters for supporting our vision for a future where no one goes hungry!
Dish Name
Restaurant
Address
Raleigh, NC
Dish Name
Restaurant
Address
Raleigh, NC
Dish Name
Restaurant
Address
Raleigh, NC
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