Participate in
Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week

Join our network of cafes and restaurants for the inaugural Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.

Event Details

Wednesday, September 24 through Tuesday, September 30

Supporting:
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
2370 N Watney Way, Fairfield, CA 94533
4010 Nelson Ave., Concord, CA 94520

Event Participation FAQ

What is Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week?

A one-week dining event during Hunger Action Month that encourages our community to dine out and “bite back” against local hunger! From September 24 to 30, participating restaurants will offer featured items, pre-fixe menus, or other special deals, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.

Restaurant donation methods include, but are not limited to the following:

Special menus or menu items – a dollar amount or percentage of sales of selected item(s) result in an automatic donation to the Food Bank.
Round-up campaign – each restaurant invites their diners to round up their bill (before tip), where the round up amount is donated to the Food Bank.
Percentage of sales – each restaurant sets a specific percentage of total sales throughout the week as a donation to the Food Bank.
Bounce backs – restaurants invite guests to add a set monetary donation to their bill. Diners receive a coupon or offer in exchange for the donation.

How can my restaurant or cafe participate?

You can offer a special menu or menu items, donate a percentage of overall sales from the week, invite diners to round up their bill or add a set donation in exchange for a coupon – or create another special offer that’s right for you. All participating restaurants must commit to a minimum $500 donation.

Sponsorships for this event are also available! To learn more, contact sponsorships@foodbankccs.org.

Other participation questions? Contact us at fooddrive@foodbankccs.org.

Why should I get involved?

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is currently serving over 65,000 households each month. Most of our support comes from individuals and community partners like you – and every $1 donated helps provide food for 2 meals for families, children and seniors. Join our web of community support and feel good knowing that you are helping us lead the fight to end hunger!

Your partnership will be showcased on our website, visited by an average of 20,000+ visitors every month, shared with over 20,000 hunger fighters on social media, and receive potential media opportunities during the event. You’ll also receive support from a Food Bank staff member, and a toolkit with everything you need to promote your participation!

Restaurant Week Participation sign-up form

Restaurant Name(Required)

How do you want your restaurant listed on our event materials?

Restaurant Website(Required)

What URL should we link to on our website to promote your participation?

Restaurant Phone(Required)

General Manager or Owner Name(Required)

First Last

Primary Contact Name

If different from general manager/owner.

First Last

Primary Contact Title

Primary Contact Phone

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Accounts Payable

First Last

Accounts Payable Email

Enter Email Confirm Email

Accounts Payable Phone

Restaurant Address(Required)

If you have multiple locations in Contra Costa and/or Solano County that will be participating, please fill out one form for each location. Thank you!

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Restaurant Week Participation Activities(Required)

Select one (or more!) ways your restaurant would like to participate in Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week to support the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano:

Special menus or menu items: Dollar amount or percentage of each sale is donated

Round-up campaign: Diners to round up their bill to donate

Percentage of sales: Percentage of total sales is donated

Bounce backs: Guests add set donation to bill to receive special coupon or offer

Participation Agreement(Required)

Agreement Guidelines

Each participating restaurant location must complete the form and sign the agreement – deadline is August 31. (Participation registrations past this date may be able to be accepted, but we cannot guarantee all promotional materials and opportunities will be available after September 1.)

Each restaurant will decide the style of Restaurant Week menu offering and price point that will support the give-back.

Marketing materials will be produced and provided to each restaurant for the Restaurant Week event, therefore, changes will not be allowed once the agreement has been sent.

Each restaurant will be featured on the event website and advertised on social media. Additional media opportunities will be shared as confirmed. (Late registrants cannot be guaranteed inclusion in media opportunities.)

Participating locations must promote their participation in the event in at least 2 or 3 of the following ways:
-- Post on social media accounts and tag @foodbankccs
-- Promote event on website with backlink to https://www.foodbankccs.org or https://www.foodbankccs.org/restaurant-week
-- Advertise how to participate and the mission of the Food Bank on your menu.
-- Advertise the mission of the Food Bank and your participation in Restaurant Week on tables. (Must include Food Bank logo.)
-- Create and promote a Virtual Food Drive to raise additional funds and awareness for the Food Bank.
-- Use another prominent display or signage to promote how to participate in Restaurant Week and the mission of the Food Bank. (Must include Food Bank logo.)
-- Train staff to share information about Restaurant Week and the Food Bank with each customer. For example, when sharing the specials, also share how to participate or support the Food Bank.
-- Send an email to all of your subscribers to promote how to participate in Restaurant Week. Should include Food Bank logo or at least full name “Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.” Must include clickable link to https://www.foodbankccs.org or https://www.foodbankccs.org/restaurant-week

Food Bank staff will be in contact during and leading up to the event to provide support and ensure that each restaurant is prepared to execute the event.

At the end of the week, each restaurant will be responsible for a minimum donation of $500, including any proceeds above this minimum.

Each restaurant will provide a report of Restaurant Week menu covers sold during the week.

Each restaurant will receive an invoice following the completion of the Restaurant Week event, including total number of covers and total donation amount due.

Restaurants that violate this agreement and/or do not donate the minimum requirement ($500) will be excluding from future participation.

Donations can be paid by check to the following address: Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano – Bite Back Hunger / Restaurant Week, 4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, CA 94520

I have read and agree to the Restaurant Week participation guidelines

Any Comments or Questions?

Questions? Please email the Food and Fund Drive Coordinator at fooddrive@foodbankccs.org or call the office at 925-849-8363 (or work cell: 925-917-4847).

Want to become an event sponsor? Sponsorships for the Restaurant Week event are also available! To learn more, contact sponsorships@foodbankccs.org.

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Participate in Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week

Event Details

Event Participation FAQ

Restaurant Week Participation sign-up form

Locations

GET HELP

Contact Us

How to Help

Food Bank Updates

Participate in
Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week