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People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Local Restaurants Support Irving Cares May 23 through June 5

irvingcaresrestweekIrving Cares 2nd Annual Restaurant Week runs May 23 through June 5 with a portion of proceeds benefitting Irving Cares.  Restaurants including Big State Fountain Grill, Chili’s, Fish City Grill, Glory House, i Fratelli Restorante & Wine Bar, Joe’s Coffee Shop, La Margarita, The Original Pancake House, and PJs Café will donate a portion of food sales to Irving Cares, helping those less fortunate in Irving.

For a complete listing of participating restaurants and the specific dates and details of their participation, please visit www.irvingcares.org for more information. Be sure to tell your servers that you are dining in support of Irving Cares.  Note that Chili’s will require presentation of their flyer upon ordering in order to incur the donation to Irving Cares. The Chili’s flyer can also be found on Irving Cares website or by dropping by the Irving Cares office in the City of Irving Human Services building at 440 S. Nursery Road, Suite 101.

“We are excited about the second annual Irving Cares Restaurant Week and look forward to seeing our friends dining out and donating to Irving Cares at the same time. Each restaurant has its own special offer, and there are some great choices again this year,” said Teddie Story, Irving Cares CEO.  “Join us in supporting restaurants that are supporting Irving Cares by dining in as many of these restaurants as possible!”

More information on Irving Cares can be found at www.irvingcares.org.