Palo Alto Eateries Join 'Takeout Tuesday' Benefit For Food Banks

PALO ALTO, CA — Restaurants from coast to coast, including four in Palo Alto, 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.”

Participating in Palo Alto:

• Hobee's California Restaurant, 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (donating 15 percent of sales)
• Kirks SteakBurger Grill, 75 Town and Country Drive, Palo Alto (donating 20 percent of sales)
• Lemonade, 151 University Ave., Palo Alto (donating 50 percent of sales)
• Mountain Mike's Pizza, 3918 B Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (donating 30 percent of sales)

Other restaurants on the Peninsula joining the effort include:

• Peacock's Koriander Indian Cuisine, 520 Masonic Way, Belmont (donating 20 percent of sales)
• Flights Restaurant, 1100 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame (donating 20 percent of sales)
• Rise Pizzeria, 1451 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame (donating 15 percent of sales)
• Round Table Pizza, 4935 Junipero Serra Blvd., Colma (donating 15 percent of sales)
• Round Table Pizza, 1285 Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica (donating 15 percent of sales)
• Kasa Indian Eatery, 2086 Broadway St., Redwood City (donating 30 percent of sales)
• Crouching Tiger Restaurant & Bar, 2640 Broadway St., Redwood City (donating 15 percent of sales)
• Erik's DeliCafé, 400 Walnut St., Redwood City (donating 20 percent of sales)
• Cuban Kitchen, 3799 South El Camino Real Ave., San Mateo (donating 20 percent of sales)
• Mr Pizza Man, 201 E. 4th Ave., San Mateo (donating 15 percent of sales)
• The Oxford, 195 South Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale (donating 15 percent of sales)
• Hobee's California Restaurant, 800 Ahwanee Ave., Sunnyvale (donating 15 percent of sales)

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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