Charlotte restaurant, Crêpe Cellar, packages up a generous gift for Second Harvest Food Bank

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dec. 19, 2013 - PRLog -- Something a little unusual happened on Tuesday December 17th, at Crêpe Cellar Kitchen and Pub.

Customers came in as expected and they ate favorites like the Crêpe Cellar Burger – an award-winning dish topped with onion straws and served with hand-cut twice-fried French fries. And they ordered up salads, savory and sweet Crêpes and their delicious fish and chips.

But Crêpe Cellar was not only serving food that day, but also the larger community – by donating all revenues to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

It’s common for companies to give a portion of profits, but Crêpe Cellar changed the game by giving 100% of the entire day’s sales away.

“We wanted to give a sizable gift – one that could truly make a difference in people’s lives,” says Jeff Tonidandel, one of the owners of Crêpe Cellar. “Giving all revenues was a good way for us to make that happen, right in time for the holiday season.”

They did raise a sizable gift: nearly $3,000.

Assisting with food banks is important to Crêpe Cellar – who serves up hundreds of meals to customers every day. There’s a lot of need right here in the Charlotte area, Crêpe Cellar confirms, and Second Harvest reaches needy programs including food pantries, senior centers, soup kitchens, shelters and low-income daycares.

Helping in the local community is a great fit for the independently-owned family restaurant.

“This day was a great gift for our customers as well,” continues Tonidandel, “it gave them the chance to give back, too.”

Located just two miles northeast of Uptown Charlotte, Crêpe Cellar is rated as Urbanspoon’s #1 gastropub in Charlotte. The casual restaurant serves up a variety of housemade food beyond just Crêpes – their namesake. Join them for lunch or dinner Tuesday through Saturday, or brunch on Sunday.

About Crêpe Cellar Kitchen & Pub

Crêpe Cellar Kitchen & Pub is a European-inspired gastropub owned and operated by Jeff Tonidandel and Paul Manley (with Damian Dining), and located at 3120 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 just two miles from Uptown Charlotte. www.Crêpecellar.com www.facebook.com/Crêpecellar www.twitter.com/Crêpecellar

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

As part of Feeding America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina – serves 19 counties in North and South Carolina. In FY2012-2013, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distributed over 40 million pounds of food and essential grocery items to over 600 hunger feeding agencies. Agencies served include emergency pantries, soup kitchens, senior programs, shelters and low-income daycares