Dining Out For Life
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Restaurant Partnership Opportunity
Impact Lives. Build Community.
Join Food For Thought (FFT) as we celebrate 35 years of fostering health and healing with food and compassion. FFT is a well-established nonprofit that provides comprehensive, life-sustaining nutrition services to Sonoma County residents living with serious medical conditions and at risk of malnutrition or nutrition insecurity—all free of charge. As a member of the California Food is Medicine Coalition, our approach improves health outcomes, promotes health equity, reduces hospitalizations, and strengthens our regional health care safety net. Last year, FFT provided over 4,000 clients with 325,000 medically tailored meals and comprehensive nutrition services.
What is Dining Out For Life?
Dining Out For Life® is an annual fundraising event involving the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors, and partnering restaurants. The concept is simple: restaurants donate a generous percent of their sales to Food For Thought, and in turn, Food For Thought works to fill participating restaurants with patrons.
In 2023, our generous sponsors, 73 participating restaurants, and 97 ambassadors helped to raise over $217,000 to feed our neighbors in need! By becoming a Dining Out For Life Restaurant Partner, you can enhance your positive corporate image and increase your brand awareness through our robust promotional campaign.
Partner FAQs
TELL ME MORE!
Dining Out For Life® is a highly successful annual event promoting local dining establishments while supporting Food For Thought. On event day, thousands of people dine out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at participating restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and wineries. These businesses then donate a portion of the day’s sales to Food For Thought.
During the event, Volunteer Ambassadors share Food For Thought’s mission while offering patrons a chance to make personal donations and win fabulous raffle prizes. Patrons who donate $35 or more earn a 20% Off Tuesday card, valid at participating restaurants every Tuesday throughout 2025.
WHEN IS DINING OUT FOR LIFE?
The event is on Thursday, December 5, 2024 and takes place during your regular business hours.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
It’s a win-win-win! Your business receives positive publicity, Food For Thought raises essential funds, and our ailing neighbors gain access to vital services. Dining Out For Life effectively drives new patrons to participating businesses as Food For Thought curates a robust promotional campaign, including print, radio, direct mail, and email marketing. Community members love supporting participating businesses and joining the cause!
WHAT MARKETING BENEFITS DO YOU OFFER?
Sign up* and your business name will appear:
In Our eBlasts
Inclusion in multiple eBlasts to over 8,500 Food For Thought donors/community members, thousands of whom support partnering businesses.
On Our Websites
Year-long listing on Food For Thought’s website: FFTfoodbank.org/DOFL
DOFL International website: diningoutforlife.com/city/sonoma-county
In Advertisements
Business name listed on print/digital advertisements.
In our Promotional Materials
Business name listed on our dining guide mailed to more than 3,000 households, and linked via QR code on our posters.
On Social Media
Social media exposure to thousands of followers on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
*Must be signed up by September 20, 2024 to be included in all print materials.
Interested in getting involved in 2024?
Food For Thought is a member of the Food Is Medicine Coalition, and provides healthy food, medically tailored meals, vitamins, and nutrition services to people living with serious medical conditions across Sonoma County. Your business’ support of this event will help us to continue our mission.
For questions or personal assistance, please contact:
Kristen Power
Events Manager
(707) 887-1647 ext. 126
KristenP@FFTfoodbank.org