NEW RESTAURANTS REGISTERING EVERY DAY!

The list of restaurants that are committed to helping Share Our Strength end childhood hunger in America is growing. New restaurants in every category—large chains, fine dining and casual eateries—have all registered for the 2009 Great American Dine Out. Welcome to some of our most recent registrants:

Legal Sea Foods, Taco Mac and Bruegger’s Bagels, Nationwide
Aleo and Tagine, New York
Amber India, San Francisco
Fat Daddy’s Burgers and Culinaire, Texas
Sabores, Washington, DC
The Rebel Café, Georgia
Fanny Hill, Wisconsin
Blue Bambu, Florida

Restaurants nationwide are participating in the Great American Dine Out September 20 – 26, 2009. See who’s registered »

WHY REGISTER? Did you know that the money you raise allows Share Our Strength to fund programs that help feed children all across America? Through our national network of anti-hunger organizations, we weave together a net of support that catches kids at risk of hunger and makes sure they have the nutritious meals they need to thrive. Register to take part in this year’s Great American Dine Out and help us end childhood hunger in America.

YOUR GOOD WILL AT WORK… IN OHIO

Because of rising unemployment, many Americans are facing hunger for the first time. Fortunately, money raised during last year’s Great American Dine Out is helping. Some of these funds are reaching the residents of Wilmington, Ohio, where a recent DHL plant closing has led many long-time residents to experience economic hardship and hunger. Share Our Strength funds are enabling Sugartree Ministries to provide food and clothing, serve hot meals and distribute over 8,500 grocery items a month to those in need. Thank you for making it possible for Share Our Strength to reach out to those in need in Ohio.

STATE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATIONS PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE CAMPAIGN

Fifteen State Restaurant Associations (SRA’s) have joined the Great American Dine Out as promotional partners including: Arkansas, Georgia, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Texas and Wisconsin! In return for recognition on our website, these SRA partners are stepping up to recruit member restaurants through their chapter email blasts and newsletters. Find out how to leverage your support.

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“Hunger is a feeling no child should have to endure. I look forward to working with Share Our Strength to help make sure no child in America grows up hungry.”

—Aaron McCargo, Jr., National Spokesperson

Look for the Great American Dine Out ad in August issues of Ladies Home Journal, QSR Magazine and Nations Restaurant News and in September issues of Better Homes and Gardens and Sante magazine.

ORDER CUSTOMIZED POSTERS, CHECK STUFFERS, BOUNCE BACK COUPONS and MORE…

Great News: Your in-store marketing materials will be ready to ship next month from Calagaz Printing—a leading on-demand restaurant printing and fulfillment house. Registered restaurants can order generic or customizable Dine Out posters, check stuffers, bounce back coupons and apple donation cards. All you pay is the cost of shipping and a minimal charge to customize your orders should you choose. Look for an email with ordering instructions in the coming weeks. In the meantime, tune in to the August 5th webinar and learn how to maximize your exposure with your in-store marketing materials.

Plus, don’t forget to log onto the Great American Dine Out Resource Center for press releases, photos, logos and PSA’s. Download “Countdown: What to do and When” to get started.