Two children stop by Popeye’s in Oak Ridge for a quick after-school snack. Dedicated to providing “Louisiana Fast” food, Popeye’s menu takes a step outside the box, offering chicken and seafood prepared spicy or blackened. Side items range from freshly made biscuits and Cajun fries to red beans and rice and jambalaya. (Photo submitted by ADFAC)
On Monday, May 11—the day after Mother’s Day—several local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC.
Across Oak Ridge and Anderson County, these 12 restaurants provide a unique opportunity for a slightly late gift that gives back to the community.
“The moms in our lives do so much to help us and others,” said Cande Seay, chair of the Dine and Donate committee. “A special meal out is a great way to show your appreciation of Mom’s hard work. Dining out on Monday, May 11, at one of our fabulous Dine and Donate restaurants gives you the chance to treat your Mom and pay it forward in her honor!”
Restaurants participating on Monday, May 11, are:
- El Cantarito in Oak Ridge,
- Hoskins in Clinton,
- Mediterranean Delight in Oak Ridge,
- Papa Murphy’s in Oak Ridge,
- Popeye’s in Oak Ridge,
- Razzleberry’s in Oak Ridge,
- Salsarita’s in Oak Ridge, and
- Subway locations in Clinton (both), Oak Ridge (Four Oaks Center), Oliver Springs, and Rocky Top.
Officially launched in October 2013, Dine and Donate is a yearlong event, with different restaurants participating on the second Monday of each month. The Dine and Donate committee will soon be signing up restaurants for the last quarter of 2015 and first half of 2016.
For a current calendar of restaurants and list of sponsors, please visit www.adfac.org.
ADFAC is an independent nonprofit agency established in 1987 that exists to serve the basic needs of primarily low-income residents in Anderson and surrounding Appalachian counties. ADFAC’s goal is to help families become stable and self-sufficient through a variety of direct assistance services provided by its Social Services and Affordable Housing programs. ADFAC answers more than 6,000 requests for assistance each year.
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