PHOENIX, AZ — In an effort to help those affected by the deadly Maui wildfires, Valley restaurants are donating the proceeds of their dishes, creating raffles and holding special events.
According to the Knife and Fork Media Group, the proceeds from the following businesses will go to the Hawai’i Community Foundation and the “Maui Strong” Fund. In addition, “a portion of the proceeds will benefit the GoFundMe's of multiple families several chefs know personally from their connections to Maui,” read a news release.
Looking to help? The Scripps Maui Wildfire Relief Campaign is raising money for those in need. Click here for more information and how to donate.
Check out what participating Valley restaurants are doing to chip in:
RAISING CANE'S
- Raising Cane's will donate 15% of profits across all 750+ restaurants to Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, a Maui-based shelter located in Lahaina supporting those displaced by the devastating Maui wildfires
- When: All day on Thursday, Aug. 17
- Address: All Raising Cane's locations in the United States
STREETS OF NEW YORK PIZZA
- The pizzeria has pledged to donate $2,000 to the Hawaii Community Foundation. They will also be donating a portion of sales of Hawaiian Pizzas sold through the end of August.
- Address: At any Streets of New York restaurant in the Valley
CRUJENTE TACOS
- During the times specified below, they will donate 100% of the proceeds from their "Pork Belly Tacos" (costs $7).
- When: Sunday, August 20, from 12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at their walk-up window “while supplies last.”
- Address: 3961 East Camelback Rd., Phoenix
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RUSCONI’S AMERICAN KITCHEN
- A portion of the proceeds from their Pork Tenderloin entrée will be donated to the cause.
- When: The week of August 21 [Tuesday- Sunday]
- Address: 10637 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix
KOIBITO POKE
- From now until Sept. 1, a portion of the sales from Koibito’s Signature Bowls will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation for their Maui Strong Fund.
- Address: At any Koibito location in the Valley
KAIZEN
- The business will “offer a $500 gift card as a raffle and details will be available on their website, kaizenphx.com after August 21. The raffle will run for a week and all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the fundraiser.”
- Address: 515 East Grant St. [inside the Lawrence], Phoenix
ORIGINAL BREAKFAST HOUSE
- This restaurant will be hosting a two-day fundraiser that will include live music, food specials, a raffle and more.
- When: August 26 and 27
- Address: 13623 North 32nd St., Phoenix
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CHULA SEAFOOD
- This business will host a raffle for a $500 gift card, asking for a “$5 minimum donation and every additional $5 donated will be another entry. ($20 donation= 4 entries) All money from the raffle will be donated to the fundraiser,” read a press release.
- When: The raffle will start on August 21, ending August 27.
- Address: At any Chula Seafood location in the Valley.
VECINA
- 100% of the proceeds from the dish "short rib barbacoa taco with sweet corn and Anaheim chilis" (plate costs $20) will be donated to the fundraiser.
- When: August 17 to 20
- Address: 3433 North 56th St., Phoenix
Videos in the player above feature Valley residents making strides to help victims of the Maui wildfires.
