If you love eating out and supporting a great cause, Dining Out For Life is the perfect event for you. This annual fundraising event brings together local restaurants, bars, and breweries to support people living with HIV and AIDS worldwide. Simply enjoying a meal at a participating restaurant can contribute to vital programs and services that help those affected by HIV in Minnesota.
What is Dining Out For Life?
Dining Out For Life is a nationwide fundraising event that takes place in cities across the United States and Canada. The concept is simple: On a designated day, participating restaurants agree to donate a percentage of their sales to local organizations that provide essential services for individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS. These donations help fund medical care, housing assistance, food programs, and advocacy efforts that improve the lives of those living with HIV.
How It Works
Each year, local nonprofit organizations (Aliveness Project in Minnesota) partner with restaurants willing to give back. Diners can participate by visiting any of these restaurants on the event day and ordering a meal as they normally would. A portion of their bill then goes directly to HIV-related services, making it an effortless way to support a meaningful cause. Some cities even host special events, offer takeout options, or include additional ways to contribute, such as direct donations.
5 ways to participate
- 20% off Tuesdays: Donate $30 or more during the 2025 Dining Out For Life event to receive a 20% off Tuesdays card in the mail. These supportive restaurants are offering cardholders 20% off food orders on Tuesdays for a full year!
- Dine: On Thursday, April 24, 2025, dine out at a participating restaurant and a percentage of your bill will be donated to the Aliveness Project to promote health and wellness for communities most impacted by HIV/AIDS.
- Give: Donate directly and help people living with HIV lead healthy, self-directed lives through the services of the Aliveness Project. DONATE HERE
- Volunteer: Become an Ambassador today! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to participate in Dining Out For Life and encourage them to give. MORE INFO
- Table Captains: We invite you to a new event participation experience. RSVP to be a Table Captain and we’ll book a reservation for your dinner party with a participating restaurant.
Join Us for Dining Out For Life!
Whether you’re a foodie, an advocate, or someone who cares about giving back, Dining Out For Life is an opportunity to make a difference in your community. Your meal can help provide essential services and bring us closer to a future without HIV. So mark your calendar, make a reservation, and dine out for a cause!
For more information and to find participating restaurants near you, visit Dining Out For Life.
