'West Hartford Gives' Formed To Support Local Restaurants

WEST HSARTFORD, CT — A program called West Hartford gives is making an effort to assist local restaurants.

It's a collaborative effort between the town of West Hartford and the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce.

"West Hartford restaurants need our help as they continue to face new obstacles during this challenging time," organizers said. "It is also important to show appreciation to our dedicated healthcare workers who have given so much over the course of the pandemic."

In an effort to support both, through West Hartford Gives," residents can purchase gift cards at their favorite participating food establishments and in turn them into dollars will to help sustain the restaurants.

For every $50 gift card purchased between Dec. 15, and Dec. 31, a $10 gift card will be given to a Hartford Healthcare employee in support of hos or her work.

"It's a Win-Win," organizers said.

Participating restaurants include:

• Avert Brasserie
• Blue Elephant Trail
• Cora Cora
• DORO Marketplace
• Effie's Place Restaurant
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Harry's Pizzeria & Tavern
• Joey's Pizza Pie
• Mecha Noodle Bar
• Milkcraft
• Nummy
• Prai Kitchen
• Treva
• Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen

West Hartford Gives can be followed on Facebook and Instagram and posts your support can be placed with the hashtag #WestHartfordGives:

Those participating should to check with restaurants on the best way to purchase a gift card through the program and mention ‘West Hartford Gives’ at the time of the transaction.