Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Knife and Fork Media Group, in partnership with six local chefs are inviting Arizonans to “Dine out for Maui,” happening this August.

Each participating restaurant has been touched by Hawai’i in some way--- from living there, to memorable visits; each of these chefs have a place in their hearts for the people of the 50^th state.

Most of the proceeds from the following events will go directly to the Hawai’i Community Foundation and the “Maui Strong” Fund. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Go Fund Me of multiple families several chefs know personally from their connections to Maui.

• Crujente Tacos (3961 East Camelback Road) will donate 100% of the proceeds from their Pork Belly Tacos ($7) on Sunday, August 20 from noon until 4:00 p.m. at their walk-up window. (while supplies last).
• For the week of August 21, Rucsoni’s American Kitchen (10637 North Tatum Blvd) will donate a portion of the proceeds from their Pork Tenderloin entrée to the cause. (They are open Tuesday-Sunday)
• Kaizen located inside the Lawrence (515 East Grant Street) will offer a $500 gift card as a raffle and details will be available on their website, kaizenphx.com, after August 21. The raffle will run for a week and all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the fundraiser.
• Original Breakfast House (13623 North 32^nd Street) will host a fundraiser on August 26 and 27 with food specials, live music, a raffle and more! Details will be posted on their Facebook page, week of August 21.
• Chula Seafood is hosting a raffle for a $500 gift card. $5 minimum donation and every additional $5 donated will be another entry. ($20 donation= 4 entries) All money from the raffle will be donated to the fundraiser. The raffle will start on August 21 and entries are accepted in store (at any Chula location) or online at chulaseafood.com.
• Vecina (3433 North 56^th Street) is running a short rib barbacoa taco with sweet corn and Anaheim chilis ($20) from Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20. 100% of the proceeds from this dish will be donated to the fundraiser.

“I have spent a lot of time on Maui and specifically in Lahaina. The tragedy is still unfolding but has claimed countless lives of our fellow American citizens and the loss is monumental. Anything we can do to give back to a place that has created immeasurable memories for many of us, we are stepping up and ready to do it,” said Susie Timm, CEO of Knife & Fork Media Group.

Timm continued, “If you have visited Hawaii and experienced the joy and magic, please consider attending one of these important events, or simply donating directly to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s ‘Maui Strong,’ Fund. No amount is too little. Every penny will help our fellow citizens rebuild their lives.”

The state of Hawai’i has actively recommended donations to the Maui Strong Fund and more information on this charity can be found at hawaiicommunityfoundation.com.

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