Flyer about benefit. by kbritt
Kansas University graduate student Margaux DeRoux, 27, has stepped up to help Just Food, the Douglas County food pantry.
After hearing about the pantry’s need to raise $100,000 to remain open, she approached Lawrence restaurant owners to see if they would help. A dozen have agreed to do so and are donating 5 or 10 percent of their profits.
Here are the days they will be donating:
• April 3 — Esquina, 801 Mass., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• April 3 — The Burger Stand, 803 Mass., 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
• April 4 — Ingredient, 945 Mass.
• April 11 — Zen Zero, 811 Mass.
• April 12 — La Parrilla, 814 Mass.
• April 13 — Genovese, 941 Mass.
• April 18 — The Mirth Cafe, 745 N.H.
• April 21 — Dempsey’s Burger Pub, 623 Vt.
• April 25 — Teller’s, 746 Mass.
• April 26 — Local Burger, 714 Vt.
• April 27 — Quinton’s Bar & Deli, 615 Mass.
• Every Tuesday in April — Pachamama’s, 800 N.H.
Just Food has raised 57 percent of its goal. The pantry serves about 60 people per day. In late February, Lawrence residents shared why they were using the pantry.
Bizz O'Brien, Lawrence, left, picks up some bread and other food items at the Just Food warehouse Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. Damien St. Julien, food bank warehouse manager, right, stocks the bread table with some items donated Friday. by Mike Yoder
Donations also can be made online at www.justfoodfund.org or by mailing a check to Just Food at 1200 E. 11th St., Lawrence 66046.
For more information, contact the pantry at 856-7030 or visit www.eckan.org/justfood.
Tagged: Just Food, poverty, low-income
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