Pay It Forward this November

Cru Cafe loves being able to serve Charleston local, creative dishes of all types, but unfortunately the fact that many families in the lowcountry can’t afford to feed their children or themselves remains. During this time of year, especially, we feel the urgency of those needing food and help for their families. Cru is actively involved in Charleston Chef’s Feed The Need, a local organization that involves restaurants throughout the area to assist in feeding those in need each Wednesday year round, but you can be involved too! Here are some fun and local ways for you to get involved this season:

Ways to Volunteer:
Lowcountry Food Bank- Volunteer in their Kitchen or Special Events
Feeding America- Host your own Virtual Food drive
One 80 Place (formerly Crisis Ministries) – Host a Food or Supply Drive, Creating meals, hygiene kits, classroom kits or new home kits for those in need
One 80 Place- Help in the Kitchen or at their Special Events
Ronald McDonald House- Volunteer to Prepare a Meal for Families with sick Children
Ronald McDonald House- Volunteer to create On The Go Meal kits for Families staying at the house
East Cooper Meals on Wheels- Volunteer in their Kitchen, help deliver meals, answer phones and more
Tricounty Family Ministries of Charleston- Give Clothing, Canned Foods, or your Time

Charitable Events:
Shem Creek Oyster Roast– Benefiting American Cancer Society
Lowcountry Hoe Down– Benefiting Lowcountry Food Bank
Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5k  – Benefiting various local charities
3rd Annual Smoke on The Harbor BBQ Throwdown– Lowcountry Food Bank
 *$5 off tickets if you bring a canned good or non perishable item
FAMILIAE POTENTIAM– A Benefit Concert to support the Tricounty Family Ministries of Charleston.

Here’s to giving back, being thankful and wishing you and yours the BEST holiday season
Cheers!  – The Cru Crew