The National Restaurant Association has partnered with Food Donation Connection, an organization that oversees and administers food donation programs for food service companies. Food Donation Connection acts as the liaison between the food service companies interested in donating leftover food and the social service agencies that provide feeding programs for people at risk of hunger. FDC coordinates all aspects of the program so that food companies can take advantage of unrealized tax savings while providing an alternative to discarding surplus food.

For more information, contact Jim Larson at Jim.Larson@foodtodonate.com or 1-800-206-3952.

The National Restaurant Association and American Express salute restaurateurs who go above and beyond in giving back to their communities through the Restaurant Neighbor Award. Each year, we give away $20,000 to restaurants for their outstanding community projects.

View the 2009 winners and finalists!

The National Restaurant Association's Conserve initiative is designed to inspire actions that improve a company's bottom line, but also are good for people and the planet. Conserve explores conservation efforts being adopted by restaurants around the nation and offers suggestions and resources to help you reduce the cost of running your operation — both to your bottom line and the environment. Learn more.

Nine out of ten restaurateurs ...
Nine out of ten restaurant operators raise money for charities, or donate food or space. Learn more.

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Restaurants fight hunger, support health-related causes, mentor youth, improve their communities. Whether you're just starting out or your restaurant wants to increase its philanthropic efforts, download our free Menu of Ideas to help motivate and guide your efforts.

National Restaurant Association
Attn: Community Relations Department
Phone: 202-331-5900
Fax: 202-973-5395
E-mail: community@restaurant.org