Operating since 1930, Hoskins is an institution in downtown Clinton. The restaurant is well known for its 1940s-style soda fountain and daily lunch specials, and it is a great place to start your day with time-honored breakfast items. (Submitted photo)
On Monday, May 8, eleven local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC).
Dine & Donate Mondays are always an easy way to treat loved ones to a special meal that also gives back to the community, a press release said.
“With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, Dine & Donate is a fantastic way to celebrate early with the mom(s) in your life!” the press release said.
Participating restaurants are:
In Clinton:
- Gondolier
- Hoskins
- Riverview Grill
In Oak Ridge:
- Burchfield’s
- Dean’s
- Gallo Loco
- Mediterranean Delight
- Outback
- Razzleberry’s
- Soup Kitchen
In Clinton (both), Oak Ridge (1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike), Oliver Springs, and Rocky Top:
- Subway
Several business and media sponsors have also stepped up to support Dine & Donate 2017, including Oak Ridge Today, Leidos, UT-Battelle, TNBank, ORNL Federal Credit Union, J&M’s Butcher Shop, and Randy Mcfarland—State Farm Agent.
Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC), an independent non-profit agency established in 1987, 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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