Luna Grill To Donate 20K Meals To Frontline Coronavirus Workers

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego-based Luna Grill, a fast-casual chain known for its Mediterranean cuisine, today launched its "Feeding the Frontline" program, with a pledge to serve 20,000 meals to area hospital employees engaged in the coronavirus battle.

"San Diego is our home. We live here and work here, and in this time of need, everyone is looking for ways to do good. We do good with food," said Rich Pinnella, the company's chief brand officer."One of the ways we know we can help and show our appreciation to those critical healthcare workers at local hospitals is the donation of fresh, hot, nourishing meals."

Luna Grill's catering team is coordinating with area hospital staffs to determine needs, hours and locations for meal deliveries in coming weeks to multiple locations, he said.

The effort, he added, is a twofold benefit as along with serving hospitals, it also keeps the company's staff and catering operations employed.

"Feeding the Frontline" is the restaurant's second community-giving endeavor as it also is sponsoring “The Good Card” program, a commitment made to provide 30,000 hot lunches to children in need countywide through The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

Launched in March as COVID-19 led to school closures leaving thousands of youngsters missing out on healthy meals, "The Good Card" program donates one meal for every $5 gift card increment purchased by patrons. The "Good Card" meals are packaged and donated to multiple locations each week, management said. Follow this link for more information on how to purchase the gift cards.

Customers can use the e-cards for Luna Grill takeout, curbside or delivery orders, the eatery's new focus in keeping with coronavirus-related clampdowns on in-house dining.

Founded in 2004 by husband and wife Sean and Maria Pourteymour, Luna Grill now has 50 locations in Southern California and Texas and has earned a reputation for serving such healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare as kabobs, gyros, salads, pita wraps, falafel and a variety of bowls including beet, veggie or chicken, along with craft beer and wine.

See Luna Grill locations and menu options here.

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