October 1st – November 19th
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.
2025 Dining United Restaurants
Brewed Awakenings
24 NE Fourth St, Grand Rapids
218-327-1088
Will donate 10% from every Italian Melt sandwich order (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Country Kitchen
625 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids
218-326-9618
Will donate $1 from every Skillet Breakfast (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Culver’s
1175 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids
218-999-0774
Will donate $1 from every Onion Ring order (Nov 2-8)
Dragonfly Coffee by ILO
201 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids
218-999-5771
Will donate 10% from every Fall Drink order (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Hotel Rapids & HR Bar
680 US-2, Grand Rapids
218-326-3458
Will donate $2 from every HR Special order (Tues & Wed · Oct 1–Nov 19)
Klockow Brewing Company
36 SE 10th St, Grand Rapids
218-999-7229
Will donate $1 from Tap Beer sales (Wed · Oct 1–Nov 19)
Ledger & Ladle
16 NE 3rd St, Grand Rapids
218-360-9572
Will donate 10% from every Bottle of Wine (Tues & Thurs· Oct 1–Nov 19)
Locker Room Bar & Grill
403 Roosevelt Ave, Coleraine
218-245-3976
Will donate 10% from Rapids Brewing Co Tap Beer sales (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Pickled Loon Saloon
20184 Hwy 169, Grand Rapids
218-301-0485
Will donate $1 from every Larson’s Famous Enchiladas, Walleye or Chicken Piccata, Tenderloin Medallions order (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Rapids Brewing Co
214 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids
218-999-9712
Will donate 10% from Taco Tuesday orders, including tacos, taco-and-margarita combos, and margaritas (Tues · Oct 1–Nov 19)
Ravenstone Abbey
501 Cole St, Coleraine
218-910-2252
Will donate $1 from every Smoked Hungarian Ham & Gouda sandwich order (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Sammy’s Pizza
802 S Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids
218-326-8551
Will donate $1 from every 14” Pizza (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Smoke on the Water
94 Roosevelt Ave, Coleraine
218-245-1662
Will donate $1 from every Wood-fired Burger (Wed & Thurs · Oct 1–Nov 19)
Spartan Deli
201 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids
218-301-5001
Will donate $1 from every Classic Protein Bowl (Oct 1–Nov 19)
The Dutch Room
702 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids
218-326-1774
Will donate $1 from every 14” Pizza order (Oct 1–Nov 19)
The Pines Restaurant
12 NW 3rd St, Grand Rapids
218-999-0658
Will donate$1 from every Cauliflower order (Oct 1–Nov 19)
The Tied
210 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids
Will donate $1 from every Bloody Mary (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Timberlake Restaurant
144 SE 17th St, Grand Rapids
218-326-2600
Will donate $2 from every glass of House Wine sales (Wed · Oct 1–Nov 19)
Timberwolf Inn & Restaurant
50021 Jack the Horse Lake Rd, Marcell
218-832-3990
Will donate $1 from every Sandwich or Burger order (Lunch · Oct 1–Nov 19)
Woody’s Bar & Grill
31 NE 3rd Ave, Grand Rapids
218-999-5374
Will donate $1 from every ‘The Boss Burger’ order (Wed · Oct 1–Nov 19)
Zorbaz on Pokegama Lake
32946 Crystal Springs Rd, Grand Rapids
218-326-1006
Will donate $1 for every 16” Zpecialty Piez (Oct 1–Nov 19)
Restaurants wishing to participate should email kimberly@uwlakes.org or call 218-999-7570. Those wanting to make an annual one-time or recurring gift can do so at uwlakes.org/ways-to-give.
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. To enroll, email kimberly@uwlakes.org or call United Way at 218-999-7570.
Dining United Media Center
Resources
Dining List (download): Share a list of Dining United promotions in your communications, on your website, and on social media channels. Download
Table Tent (print): 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.:
Dining Pocket Guide (print): Place Dining United guides in your menus, check presenters, and counters. Tip: Include a card in every drop-in or takeout order.
Posters (print): Hang posters in high-traffic areas to promote the campaign. Tip: Entrance doors, bulletin boards, counters, restrooms, etc.
DU Campaign Graphics (download): DU_Graphic-white | DU-color
To order printed resources, please email your request, including the item(s) and quantity needed, to kimberly@uwlakes.org.
Press Releases
2026
October 2026 | coming soon
2025
October 2025 | Dining United Returns: Local Restaurants Unite to Support Working Families
2024
October 2024 | Dining United line up announced
2023
January 2023 | Restaurants Raise the Bar, Raise Funds for United Way
October 2023 | United Way Teams with Restaurants for Dining United
2022
October 2022 | Dine, Donate, Repeat: Giving Back through Dining United
2021
January 2022 | Area Restaurants Serve Hope
October 2021 | Local Restaurants are Helping Here through Dining United
Community Impact
UNITED FOR ALICE
LICE households earn above the Federal Poverty Level but are unable to afford the cost of basics including housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology.