Aaron McCargo at the NRA Show

Aaron McCargo Jr Food Network star Aaron McCargo, Jr., wowed the crowds at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago this month.

Congrats to Aaron, our Great American Dine Out spokesperson!

See pictures from the show »


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Join Us For the 2009 Great American Dine Out!

Welcome to the 2009 Great American Dine Out!

Thousands of restaurants have already signed up for the week-long event September 20 - 26. Many restaurants are ready to promote special menu items, sell T-shirts or bounce back coupons — all new flexible ways to get customers in the door and raise money to end childhood hunger in America.

Plus, everything you need to promote your event is provided for you. Join the restaurant industry in this nationwide effort to end childhood hunger in America. Register your restaurant to participate.

Great American Dine Out in the News

Nation’s Restaurant News
Share Our Strength is rallying restaurants to participate in its second annual Great American Dine Out to raise money to fight childhood hunger. Read More »
QSR Magazine
Each year, more than 12 million children in America (one in six) worry about when their next meal will come. This year, Food Network star Aaron McCargo, Jr. will serve as the national spokesperson for the second annual Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out. Read More »
Chain Leader
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that during periods of high unemployment food can be scarce on the tables of some families. You and your restaurant can help. Read More »