Dine Out FAQ2023-03-21T11:30:03-07:00

Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn FAQ

How do I sign up?2025-02-28T17:50:12-08:00

Simply fill out the registration form by April 11, 2025. We’ll follow up with next steps and promotional materials!

What do restaurants need to do?2025-02-28T17:47:18-08:00

You pick your level of participation! Our suggested model is to ask your customers to “buy someone lunch at Maple Alley Inn” and add a simple $5 donation prompt to the customer’s check.  However, whether you collect donations at checkout, contribute a percentage of sales, or make a flat donation, we’ll work with you to find the best fit.

How will my restaurant be promoted?2025-02-28T17:43:54-08:00

Your restaurant will be featured in radio ads, social media posts, email newsletters, and Opportunity Council’s website, with shoutouts throughout the campaign.

Can I participate for just one day instead of the full week?2025-02-28T17:38:40-08:00

Absolutely! You can customize your participation to fit your schedule and business needs.

Do I need to collect cash donations?2025-02-28T17:02:01-08:00

No. We suggest you add a simple $5 donation prompt to the check, and donations are collected through your POS system.

What is Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn?2024-03-07T14:20:20-08:00

Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn is a weeklong partnership between food businesses, local media, and the Opportunity Council. It gives diners a unique chance to support the Whatcom County culinary community, highlighting diversity, resiliency, great food, and a commitment to the community.

How does Dine Out work?2025-01-29T11:12:46-08:00

The fundraiser will run weeklong Weds, May 14 to Weds, May 21. Every participating restaurant at oppco.org/dineout has its own promotion, like a portion of monthly sales or a dollar amount for each purchase of a certain menu item. All that participants have to do is go to oppco.org/dineout, click on a restaurant and participate in the promotion written under their restaurant name.

What is Maple Alley Inn?2025-02-28T17:52:23-08:00

Maple Alley Inn is a community meal program serving fresh, scratch-made meals to people facing hunger. A program of Opportunity Council, Maple Alley Inn offers everything a family meal provides to a diverse community of low-income families, homeless veterans, isolated older adults, and others by offering the chance to dine in dignity, offer companionship, and share their stories at a weekly meal.

When is Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn?2025-01-29T11:13:37-08:00

May 14th to 21st. Restaurants may participate for the entire week, or specific days of their choosing. Please check the event calendar for more details. 

What if I just want to give directly?2024-05-03T14:14:13-07:00

We love to hear that! Just go to oppco.org/dineout/donatetodineout to donate to the fundraiser.

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