Restaurants & Bars

Burlingame Eateries Join 'Takeout Tuesday' Benefit For Food Banks

The local restaurants are among several on Peninsula & hundreds nationwide donating chunk of Tuesday sales to support area families in need.

BURLINGAME, CA — Restaurants from coast to coast, including Flights Restaurant and Rise Pizzeria in Burlingame, are participating in a "Takeout For Good" fundraiser on Tuesday with a portion of the day's sales going to local food banks — an effort now particularly key as the coronavirus pandemic has fueled massive unemployment and accompanying food insecurity, according to organizers.

“The goal is to raise funds for a cause deeply impacted by COVID-19 while keeping restaurants connected with their communities,” said Devin Baptiste, co-founder and CEO of GroupRaise, a restaurant-industry fundraising platform.

“When you see that over 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment in a matter of weeks, it’s clear that there is a need," he said. "And we saw how to help — one day dedicated to uplifting families in need in our communities while assisting local restaurants.”

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Participating in Burlingame:

  • Flights Restaurant, 1100 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame (donating 20 percent of sales)
  • Rise Pizzeria, 1451 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame (donating 15 percent of sales)

Other restaurants on the Peninsula joining the effort include:

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Follow the highlighted links to view the various eateries' details, and be sure to mention your food order is part of the June 2 "Takeout For Good" for food banks.

Find all California participating restaurants here.

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