Appetite for Good

11/06/2021

Appetite for Good, in partnership with Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation, recently received two dozen viable applicants to our new Food Resiliency fund (learn more at appetiteforgood.org), and we are oversubscribed. Help us help more restaurants, and more families in need, with a donation by Tuesday, November 9 https://tinyurl.com/srecusjz

Our applicants are all independent restaurants, supporting our city for an average of over 10 years, and some more than 20. Virtually all are owned and/or managed by people of color, women, and/or immigrants, and many are family owned. Most have suffered ongoing pandemic losses of 20% or more, and many over 30%. But most have refused to let much of their staff go, and have been holding on--many while helping hungry families by donating meals.

Here are some of our applicant's stories:

"In 2020, while it was difficult, we continued to do what we could and donated over 2000 meals to local healthcare workers and first responders. Throughout the pandemic, we have also tried our best to keep our employees employed. However, with the ongoing pandemic, we have seen our sales continue to fall further."

"COVID-19 has affected everyone's life, but we are still trying to carry on. We also provide low-cost lunch boxes for non-profit organizations."

"We kept paying employees throughout all our closures."

"This will help keep our staff employed, help fight for the high food inflation, and raise working wages for our staff which will help us get over this labor shortage phase."

Like previous A4G programs, our restaurants receive a one time cash flow boost, and in return, provide gift certificates to feed families in need through our partner, Community Services Agency.

Steve Rasmussen Milk Pail Market

10/12/2021

Friends, your support for Appetite for Good's Food Resiliency Program is crucial in helping your favorite Mountain View restaurants survive, and helping families avoid hunger.

I NEED YOU TO BE AN AMBASSADOR!

We are in the last couple weeks of taking interest forms for our program, which will provide funds from $2500-10,000 per restaurant, for a total of around $120,000.

Restaurants get a one time, big infusion of cash, and in return, provide gift certificates that will be distributed through Community Services Agency.

Over the last year and a half, A4G has learned a lot about restaurants. One thing we've learned is that a program like ours might need some encouragement to join from a friendly face. Sometimes, time is an issue, sometimes, language access is, and often, more than you might think, Internet access is non-existent. Can you help by telling a favorite restaurant, cafe, or bakery to apply, and helping them if they need it? It won't take you more than 10 minutes, but that 10 minutes might make all the difference in the long term success of that business.

Thank you!

Deadline is Oct 26, link is https://smr.to/p75580

Los Altos Community Foundation Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Mtn. View Central Business Association

10/01/2021

We are very excited to be managing a new food resiliency program for Mountain View restaurants. We have committed $120,000 for this program, and restaurants can qualify for $2,500-10,000 per restaurant. Like previous programs, restaurants receive a one time, upfront cash flow boost, and provide gift certificates for distribution through our nonprofit partners to families in need.

We are presently looking for help reaching restaurant owners and managers. Please share the good word!

Restaurants must express interest by October 26.

Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Mtn. View Central Business Association Los Altos Community Foundation

Hobee's California Restaurants
Asian Box
QBB
Vive Sol Restaurant
La Fiesta Mountain View
La Espuela Mexican Food
Fiesta Del Mar Too
One Ounce Coffee
Rincon Sabroso Restaurant
Mamacitas food truck
Chaat Paradise
Panaderia la imperial United paleteria y neveria
Los Altos Taqueria
Taqueria Marlen
La Bamba. Taqueria
Oren's Hummus
Chang'an Artisan Noodle
Amarin Thai Restaurant
Shana Thai Restaurant
Pho Avenue Pho Avenue
Lucky Chinese Bistro
Ike's Sandwiches
Erik's DeliCafe Erik's DeliCafe
Mediterranean Grill House
EPHESUS (Castro Street, Mountain View, CA)
Napoletana Pizza
Blue Line Pizza Mtn View
Yami Grill
Roger's Deli & Cafe
The Crepevine
Taqueria Tres Hermanos
Passage to India
SAJJ
La Costeña
Sakoon
Kolbeh
Rincon Sabroso Restaurant
Don Giovanni's Restaurant
Doppio Zero MTV
CasaLupeMV
Super Tacos El Conrro

09/09/2021

Appetite for Good is happy to return after a short hiatus with many new projects!

Our first is a limited time drive, ending on September 17, in support of Community Services Agency 's Treat Yourself event on September 25, a daylong event designed to provide a sense of well-being and belonging for its homeless clients. This amazing event aligns with A4G's goal to provide dignity and respect to those we support.

Your donations--in any amount--go to buying restaurant gift cards from recipient's most requested restaurants, Chef Chu's, Asian Box, and Los Portales.

Help make more people feel like this recipient:
"These vouchers were great! They allowed me to have a warm meal and made me feel good to be able to go into a restaurant and get myself a sit down dinner for the first time in years."

Appetite for Good connects local restaurants with food-insecure residents. Selling fixed meal vouchers that are distributed by CSA.

03/28/2021

Thank you, amazing community!

03/26/2021

Rustic House Oyster Bar & Grill is our restaurant partner of the day.

Rustic House is a downtown Los Altos destination, serving high quality, fresh seafood in a comfortable environment. This is a unique offering in Los Altos. Rustic House has generously donated to CSA in the past. Help them by grabbing a meal to go or dine in for lunch or dinner (rustichouselosaltos.com) and purchasing their vouchers to donate to those in need at appetiteforgood.org.

03/26/2021

Cascal Restaurant is today's featured partner!

Cascal is a downtown Mountain View destination, serving Spanish and Latin American-inspired food and drink for many years, and also hosting live music, filling Castro with Latin beats. Cascal has generously donated to Community Services Agency for many years. Help them by grabbing a meal to go or dine in for lunch or dinner (cascalrestaurant.com) and purchasing their vouchers to donate to those in need. (appetiteforgood.org).

cc Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Los Altos Community Foundation Mtn. View Central Business Association

03/25/2021

Today's featured restaurant partner is Erik's DeliCafe.

Erik's Delicafe has served the Bay Area for almost 50 years. Still family run, and with the original founder, Erik Johnson at the helm, the restaurant creates sandwiches, salads, soups, and pastries based on family-created recipes. Erik's has generously donated to CSA for many years. Help them by grabbing a meal (eriksdelicafe.com for more info) and purchasing their vouchers for the Mountain View location to donate to those in need. (appetiteforgood.org).

03/24/2021

A reminder that our big Empty Bowls partnership with Community Services Agency continues through SUNDAY! Help us help our families and our restaurants.

cc Los Altos Community Foundation Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Armadillo Willy's BBQ Cascal Restaurant Chef Chu's Country Gourmet Erik's DeliCafe Hobee's California Restaurants JW Catering La Fiesta Restaurant Red Rock Coffee Rustic House Oyster Bar & Grill

03/23/2021

Red Rock Coffee has served downtown Mountain View for over 15 years. Much more than a place for great coffee and light bites, Red Rock has been a cultural center, hosting open mic nights, story hours, activity clubs, and more, and has been a "third space," a living room away from home, for many.

Red Rock has generously donated to CSA for years, and has partnered with Appetite for Good. Help them in these challenging times by grabbing a drink and pastry (redrockcoffee.com for hours) and purchasing their vouchers to donate to those in need. (appetiteforgood.org).

Now through Sunday 28 March!

cc Los Altos Community Foundation Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Community Services Agency