Make a Meal Matter: Join Dine Out to Lift Up
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Want an easy way to make a real difference for our neighbors in need around Smith Mountain Lake?
Join us this September for Dine Out to Lift Up, a new campaign from Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) in partnership with SML Insiders.
From Sept. 1–19, some of our absolute favorite SML restaurants will donate 10% of proceeds from dine-in and takeout orders on their chosen day to support LCM’s food assistance programs. It’s a simple, delicious way to fight hunger while enjoying your favorite local eats.
“Too many neighbors are struggling to put food on the table and the need continues to grow,” says Jane Winters, Executive Director of LCM. “Dine Out to Lift Up is a simple and powerful way for the community to come together. Every meal purchased helps local families access healthy, nourishing food.”
More Than a Meal
Funds raised through Dine Out to Lift Up will go directly to programs providing groceries and essential nutrition, while also helping families maintain housing and utilities. It’s all part of LCM’s mission to stabilize lives and break the cycle of poverty.
Because SML Insiders shines a spotlight on the vibrant local dining scene in our print and online SML Dining Guide, this campaign is a natural fit. As co-publisher of the magazine and an LCM board member, I’m honored to help spread the word and encourage the community to join in.
Support Local, Lift Up Your Community
Dine Out to Lift Up also builds momentum for the annual SML Walk to End Poverty on Sept. 20. Together these efforts highlight the reality of poverty in our region and show how neighbors can lift each other up.
How You Can Help
Let’s turn a night out into hope for families across Smith Mountain Lake. I hope to see you at one of these amazing restaurants in September!
Andie Gibson
CO-PUBLISHER & EDITOR
Andie has been covering Smith Mountain Lake since 2000 for a variety of publications, including the SML Visitor and Newcomer Guide, SML HOME Magazine, The Roanoker and Life Outside. As a partner in G&C Ventures, LLC, she oversees all content for our suite of websites, including Smith-Mountain-Lake.com and LakeLubbers.com.
