What is Dine United?
Dine United is a community fundraising event where participating restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds from one day to United Way of Northwest Illinois. Proceeds go directly toward programs that support individuals experiencing food insecurity within our community.
Dine United for 2025 will be held from November 17th to November 21st.
If you are a restaurant who wishes to participate please contact the United Way of Northwest Illinois office at 815-232-5184 or email us at jamie.cullor@uwni.org.
If you are a patron who wishes to participate, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or come back to this page to see participating restaurants and days!
Why Participate in Dine United?
As a patron, participating in Dine United:
Allows you to give back locally for a good cause
- Support critical services in Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carrol Counites.
- Help children, families, and individuals who are currently experiencing food insecurity. United Way of Northwest Illinois will use funds raised through Dine United to directly donate food to pantries in the counties funds were raised and/or purchase gas and grocery gift cards to be allocated to families in need. (The more funds we raise, the more we can do! We need YOU to Dine United!)
As a local business, participating in Dine United:
Creates a positive public image
- Customers appreciate businesses that care about the community.
- Show that your restaurant is a local leader in giving back.
Offers promotion and exposure
- United Way of Northwest Illinois will promote your restaurant across our website, social media, and newsletters.
- Your participation will be seen by thousands of potential diners.
Can boost your business
- Dine United can drive additional foot traffic.
- Community members are encouraged to support participating restaurants on event days.
Restaurants pick a day during the event window to participate. A percentage of every sale (no minimum required) is then donated to United Way of Northwest Illinois to support those facing food insecurity within our communities. Through United Way, every dollar donated local, stays local.