This week we are plagued with depressing news that all pointed to the devastating effect of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) to our country. Philippines as a nation is currently wounded - bleeding profusely even. Yet, it is during times like this that the resilient spirit of Filipinos shines through. There are a lot of ways to help Typhoon Yolanda Victims, but we know that we can do more.
Given this, Yolanda Action Weekend spearheaded by Jeremy Slagle of Mr. Delicious was created. It aims to unite Philippine Food Industry including its media partners to extend help to Typhoon Yolanda victims. All participating restaurants and other food businesses pledged to donate portion of their proceeds this weekend to the Philippine Red Cross.
Yolanda Action Weekend believes that through their partnership with Philippine Red Cross, all help will be properly disseminated to those who are suffering from the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda. With this, if you are going to dine out this weekend, may we suggest to please consider dining and/or buying food from the participants.
Good people from the website Pepper.ph are kind enough to share to everyone the collateral they created for #YolandaActionWeekend and #ReliefPH movement. This poster contains the list of some of the participants you might want to consider visiting this weekend.
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| Gratitude to Pepper.ph for sharing this poster |
Restaurants and food businesses are also enthusiastic in promoting this noble cause to raise a fund for the #YolandaPH victims. Here are some of the posters/advertisements we have gathered. We will appreciate if you would also take time to visit their respective Facebook pages and websites for more information.
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| Photo credits to respective food businesses |
No matter how devastating the tragedy we are facing today, we can find comfort in the fact that everyone is lending hand to reach out for those who are in need. Aside from those who are participating to #YolandaActionWeekend there are several food businesses and restaurants that are kind and generous enough to help out as well. Let us also show them our support.
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| Photo credits to respective food businesses |
Now more than ever, our help and support no matter how small can make a great impact. We sincerely hope that should you decide to eat out this weekend, please keep these food businesses in mind. Let this good cause help you decide on where should you take and treat your loved ones. You may also use the official hashtags to connect to everyone taking part of this noble cause.
Make your gastronomical experiences this weekend count. Eat to help #YolandaActionWeekend for #ReliefPH. Together we can all help rebuild the Visayas region and make a much #StrongerPH.
Gratitude and blessings to all.
