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United Way of 1000 Lakes teams with restaurants for Dining United

Unwined Up North is one of several locations through the Grand Rapids area participating in the 2023 Dining United campaign with United Way of 1000 Lakes.
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Unwined Up North is one of several locations through the Grand Rapids area participating in the 2023 Dining United campaign with United Way of 1000 Lakes.

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, a news release stated.

GRAND RAPIDS — United Way of 1000 Lakes and local restaurants have teamed up for another season of Dining United, which runs through Nov. 16.

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, a news release stated.

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: $1 from every family-size pizza. 
  • Country Kitchen: $1 for every appetizer order. 
  • Forest Lake Restaurant: $1 for every appetizer order. 
  • Hotel Rapids & HR Bar: $1 for every crepe order. 
  • Dutchroom & Mad Dog’s Pizza: $1 for every large pizza. 
  • Pickled Loon Saloon: $1 for every ahi tuna salad, Larson’s famous enchiladas, or walleye scampi. 
  • Rapids Brewing Co.: $1 for every smash burger order, $1 for every three-pack of “crowlers,” and 10% of wine by the bottle. 
  • Sammy’s Pizza: $1 for every family-size pizza. 
  • Smoke on the Water Co.: $1 for every lunch special. 
  • Spartan Deli: $1 for every rice bowl. 
  • Tavern on the Range: $1 for every dessert. 
  • Timberlake Restaurant: $2 for every glass of house wine. 
  • Unwined Up North: $1 for each flatbread, 4 p.m.-close. 
  • Zorbaz on Pokegama Lake: $1 for every family-size pizza. 

In addition to participating in Dining United and other events, supporters can play their part by giving, volunteering, and/or advocating, organizers said.

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 First Ave., Suite A, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.