October 1st - November 17th, 2022
United Way is teaming up with local restaurants to improve lives and strengthen our community. Throughout October and November, visit participating Dining United restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, or dessert and a portion of your order will be donated to the United Way campaign.
2021 Dining United Restaurants
Applebee’s
(Thursday, November 4th)
Brewed Awakenings
Culver’s
Forest Lake Restaurant & Lounge
Locker Room Bar & Grill
(October – November 18th)
NoPo Coffee Co.
(Tuesdays – Fridays, October – November 18th)
Pickled Loon Saloon
(October – November 18th)
Rapids Brewing Co
(October – November 18th)
Tavern on the Range
(October)
Timberlake Restaurant
Will donate $2 per glass of house wine
(October)
UnWined Up North
Will donate $1 of every entree order
Zorbaz on Pokegama Lake
Restaurants wishing to participate should contact United Way at 218-999-7570. Those wanting to make an annual one-time or recurring gift can text LAKES to 26989 or visit uwlakes.org.
Become a Dining United Restaurant
Each year, participating restaurants pledge a percent or dollar amount from sales of a single item, dish, or menu in support of United Way. Restaurants choose to participate in a single day, weekly, or during the entire campaign — download a Fact Sheet for more details. To enroll, complete the enrollment form and email to info@uwlakes.org or contact United Way at 218-999-7570.
Dining United Media Center
Press Releases
January 2022 | Area Restaurants Serve Hope
October 2021 | Local Restaurants are Helping Here through Dining United
February 2021 | Local Restaurants Team Up with United Way
October 2020 | Local Restaurants Give Bank through Dining United
Downloads
Pocket Guide: Share a list of Dining United promotions in your communications, on your website, and on social media channels.
Table Tent: Place table tents throughout your building so visitors will see your commitment to helping here. Tip: Incorporate Dining Untied visuals in photographs and share on social media.
Rack Cards: Place Dining United cards in your menus, check presenters, and counters. Tip: Include a card in every drop-in or takeout order.
Posters: Hang posters in high-traffic areas to promote the campaign. Tip: Entrance doors, bulletin boards, counters, restrooms, etc.
DU Campaign Graphics: DU_Graphic-white | DU_Helping_Here-color
United 365 Small Business Circle
Our small business partners play a significant role in helping us address the needs of our community. By joining forces with the local businesses at the heart of our community, we work together to create long-lasting positive change.