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April 22, 2015

Dine Out and Win

DINE OUT THURSDAY!
YOU COULD WIN ONE OF FOUR FANTASTIC PRIZES


Have you made reservations for Dining Out for Life on Thursday? It couldn't be any easier for you to make an impact in the lives of children and adults who are nutritionally at-risk due to critical illness.

As a thank you, you could WIN BIG! On Thursday, four lucky diners will be randomly selected to win one of these amazing prizes. 

 Unleash your inner foodie and get cooking with a Whole Foods Market Foodie™ specialty basket and $500 gift card.
 Sip on a signed bottle of Rock Creek White Whiskey & District Made Vodka from One Eight Distilling.
 Watch the Nationals take on the Rays, with 4 tickets, 5 rows behind first base, and parking.
  Fly away with a $500 American Airlines gift card.

And, by filling out an envelope that evening, you could win a $1,000 American Airlines gift card. 

Don't wait! Find a restaurant and make a reservation through OpenTable so you can participate in our "Dine Out and Win" prize giveaway!


April 21, 2015

Queen Force One Schedule for Dining Out for Life

Drum roll please....the Queen Force One Dining Out For Life schedule is complete. #DineOutDC. Make your reservations today for 4/23 at www.foodandfriends.org/dol!


6:30 PM
Dino’s Grotto (1914 9th Street Northwest) 
Beau Thai – Shaw (1550 7th Street Northwest) 

7:15 PM
Perry’s Restaurant (1811 Columbia Rd NW) 
Mintwood Place (1813 Columbia Rd NW) 

8:00 PM
Duplex Diner (2004 18th St NW) 
L’Enfant CafĂ© (2000 18th St NW) 

8:45 PM
La Tomate (1701 Connecticut Ave NW) 
Station Kitchen and Cocktails (2015 Massachusetts Ave NW) 

9:15 PM
Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse (1609 17th St NW) 
Hank’s Oyster Bar DC (1624 Q St NW) 

9:45 PM
Commissary (1443 P St NW) 
Logan Tavern (1423 P St NW) 

10:15 PM
Ristorante Posto (1515 14th St NW) 
Pearl Dive Oyster Bar (1612 14th St NW)


April 8, 2015

Gifts from the Heart: Spirit of Giving Inspires Supporters Linda and David Purcell

“I’ll never forget them. I still drive by their houses and say, ‘There is Leroy’s house and that is Mila’s.’ You don’t forget people like that.”

This memory of delivering meals is part of what drives volunteers and donors, Linda and David Purcell.

Linda and David were first introduced to Food & Friends in 1996 when they were at brunch with some friends and saw hundreds of bikes passing. They later learned the bikers were riding as part of the first DC to Philly AIDSRide. Inspired by their commitment, for the next three years Linda volunteered for the AIDSRide while David rode in two of them.

Like so many others, Linda and David have been personally affected by HIV and AIDS. They had a friend who passed away from AIDS and they currently know people who are battling the disease. Their involvement with Food & Friends stems from their appreciation for the services we provide and their understanding of how necessary they are.

“Cancer and AIDS are very powerful diseases. Just getting something to eat is important. People really need this service and it really makes a difference in their lives.”

After volunteering with the AIDSRides, Linda felt compelled to continue her involvement with Food & Friends. She started delivering meals and, in 2006, both Linda and David started volunteering every Thursday in the kitchen. They’ve been regulars ever since.

The satisfaction of knowing she is helping someone is what makes the volunteering so worth it for Linda. Additionally, she feels it is a challenging yet life-enriching experience.

“After I volunteer, I’m tired as heck, but you feel like you’ve had fun, that you were appreciated and you’re surrounded by people who enjoy what they are doing,” says Linda. “You feel inspired. You always know what you are doing it for."

David and Linda Purcell have been supporting Food & Friends since 1996.
Linda and David recognize the link between food, nutrition and health. In fact, their interest to support grew as their involvement grew, and now we are proud to call them volunteers and donors.

Linda says she likes supporting Food & Friends because she knows we are a good steward of their funds and that her contribution will be put to good use.

“You want the money to go to the right place. We don’t give to any organization that does not have at least a three star rating with Charity Navigator,” says Linda. “We’ve been impressed with Food & Friends since we first got involved. It’s a great place to donate because it’s going to go far and it’s just managed so well.”

Linda points out that illness will always exist and so will the need for the unique services Food & Friends provides. To ensure Food & Friends will be a vital community resource in the future, they joined our Legacy Society and have included Food & Friends in their will.

“Financial support will always be needed. Food & Friends is an organization that keeps getting better and better. Food & Friends is a timeless and sustainable organization to support. It’s great to be part of that.”

Linda and David’s passion, commitment and friendship exemplify the spirit of Food & Friends. We cannot thank them enough for the impact they've made on thousands of our neighbors facing critical illnesses.

What motivates you? What can you do to make a difference? Donate to Food & Friends.


Dine Out on April 23rd: Take a Stand by Sitting Down and Enjoying a Meal

http://www.foodandfriends.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1134054
No one is immune from illness and no one is immune from hunger. Nowhere is that more evident than in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Nobody should have to choose between buying food and medication. You can help make this decision easier for hundreds of people in our local community.

Simply by dining out on April 23rd, you can support children and adults fighting critical illnesses by raising funds for our home-delivered nutrition services. More than 90 restaurants are participating – each donating 25-100% of your bill to Food & Friends.

Don’t wait until April 23rd! Here are 3 ways you can get ready!

MAKE A RESERVATION. Restaurants are filling up quickly so call to reserve your seat! OpenTable makes it easy for you to book at a number of participating restaurants.

JOIN OUR THUNDERCLAP! Sign up and a message inviting people to dine out will automatically post on your social media accounts on April 22nd. 

DONATE. Make a gift to support our work. Everyone who donates will be entered to win a $1,000 US Airways Gift Card!

Dining Out for Life® is an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is exactly what you do many other nights of the week – go out to a restaurant with friends and family. The cost isn’t any higher and it gives you an excuse to order that extra piece of dessert.