United Way of 1000 Lakes and local restaurants have teamed up for another season of Dining United, which runs through November 16th.  

Dining United features a lineup of restaurants that have signed on to help with United Way’s United in Purpose campaign. Each business has pledged to donate a portion of the designated sales to support the campaign, which supports local programs and initiatives working to improve education, increase financial stability, and build a vibrant and equitable community.  

Several new businesses joined for the first time this year, including Bear Ridge Pizza, Smoke on the Water, and Spartan Deli. 

Dining United participants include:   

BEAR RIDGE PIZZA (LMNO P-ZA) 
34810 W Hwy 2, Grand Rapids  |  218-999-5000 
Will donate $1 from every family-size pizza
(October – November 16th)  

COUNTRY KITCHEN
625 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids  |  218-326-9618 
Will donate $1 from every appetizer order  
(October – November 16th)  

DUTCHROOM & MAD DOG’S PIZZA
702 NW Fourth St, Grand Rapids  |  218-326-1774 
Will donate $1 from every large pizza  
(October – November 16th)  

FOREST LAKE RESTAURANT
Hwy 2 West, Grand Rapids  |  218-326-3423 
Will donate $1 from every appetizer order  
(October – November 16th)  

HOTEL RAPIDS & HR BAR
680 E Hwy 2, Grand Rapids  |  218-326-3457 
Will donate $1 from every crepe order  
(Saturdays and Sundays, October – November 16th)  

PICKLED LOON SALOON  
20184 Hwy 169, Grand Rapids  |  218-301-0485 
Will donate $1 from every featured menu item: Ahi Tuna Salad, Larson’s Famous Enchiladas, Walleye Scampi  
(October – November 16th)  

RAPIDS BREWING CO
214 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids  |  218-999-9712
Will donate $1 from every Smash Burger order, $1 from every 3 Pack Crowlers, 10% of wine by the bottle 
(Sundays through Wednesdays, October – November 16th)  

SAMMY’S PIZZA
802 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids  |  218-326-8551 
Will donate $1 from every family-size pizza  
(during October)  

SMOKE ON THE WATER CO.
94 Roosevelt Ave, Coleraine  |  218-245-1662 
Will donate $1 from every lunch special  
(Mondays –Wednesdays through November 16th)  

 SPARTAN DELI
201 NW 4th, Grand Rapids  |  218-301-5001  
Will donate $1 from every rice bowl  
(October – November 16th)  

TAVERN ON THE RANGE  
209 2nd St, Bovey  |  218-245-0118 
Will donate $1 from every dessert 
(October – November 16th)  

TIMBERLAKE RESTAURANT
144 SE 17th St, Grand Rapids  |  218-326-2600 
Will donate $2 per glass of house wine  
(during October)  

 UNWINED UP NORTH 
31 NE 3rd St, Grand Rapids  |  218-999-9234 
Will donate $1 from each flatbread, 4 PM-Close  
(Mondays – Wednesdays through November 16th)  

ZORBAZ ON POKEGAMA LAKE
32946 Crystal Springs Rd, Grand Rapids  |  218-326-1006 
Will donate $1 from every family-size pizza  
(October – November 16th)  

In addition to participating in Dining United and other events, supporters can play their part by giving, volunteering, and/or advocating. Those who would like to donate to the United in Purpose campaign may do so by calling 218-999-7570, clicking the “Donate Now” button at uwlakes.org, texting LAKES to 26989, or by mailing or dropping off a check at United Way of 1000 Lakes’ office at 350 NW 1st Ave., Suite A, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. 

United Way has numerous opportunities for restaurants and other local businesses, large and small, to make a difference and pursue philanthropic goals. To learn more about United Way involvement, visit uwlakes.org/get-involved or call 218-999-7570.