Northeast Florida AIDS Network warmly invites everyone to join us for the 21st Annual Dining Out For Life® Jacksonville on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Your support can make a meaningful difference in the fight against hunger and in helping those in need across Northeast Florida. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier, and more compassionate community.

Dining Out For Life® is an annual event that brings our community together to enjoy delicious meals and drinks at participating restaurants and bars. These establishments have generously committed to donating a portion of their profits to support the NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry. We’ve been proud to host this meaningful event in Jacksonville for the past 21 years.

***How It Works*** On April 16, 2026, local restaurants, bakeries, bars, food carts, food trucks, and breweries will generously donate at least 25% of their sales for the day. These donations help the NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry provide food assistance to people living with HIV in Duval, Clay, St. John's, and Nassau counties.

We warmly invite everyone to participate by visiting any of our participating partners for a meal or beverage during their regular hours on this special day. Each purchase helps NFAN provide a meal and a little more hope.

Please mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and spread the word to join us as we #DineOutSaveLives on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Your participation helps foster a kindhearted environment where no one has to face hunger alone, showcasing the strength and compassion of our community.

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The NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry is a vital resource for individuals living with HIV in Northeast Florida. In 2024, it provided 15,388 meals. NFAN has made the pantry accessible to anyone with HIV, regardless of where they receive their other services.

The pantry was founded by Mary H. Lewis, who began volunteering at NFAN in 1990. Recognizing a critical need, she initiated the food pantry. Mary reached out to grocery stores and restaurants to collect as much food as possible and organized the pantry for individuals living with HIV to access. This initiative was significant during that time because HIV medications often came with strict instructions regarding timing and consumption, and they could cause severe side effects. Having readily available food was essential for those managing their treatment.

Today, as grocery prices surge, the NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry is more in demand than ever, fulfilling an essential role in our community. With your generous support of Dining Out For Life® Jacksonville on Thursday, April 16, 2026, NFAN will continue its vital mission to ensure that no one living with HIV in Northeast Florida experiences hunger. Together, we can make a real difference.

PARTNER

We do all the work! Whether you're an event partner or a restaurant/bar partner, we offer comprehensive marketing services and collaborate with our media partner Action News Jax to amplify your brand's reach across Northeast Florida. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of a distinguished network of businesses that share your vision for positively impacting the community.

DINE

Bring your family and friends to enjoy meals at participating restaurants and bars on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and feel proud knowing your support helps provide meals to those in need through NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry in Northeast Florida. Your participation makes a real difference in our community. Make plans now to join us as we #DineOutSaveLives

VOLUNTEER

Being a Dining Out For Life® Jacksonville Ambassador is a rewarding and enjoyable experience! Your role is vital to the event's success. The task includes promoting the event, inviting family and friends to dine at your assigned location on Thursday, April 16, 2026, welcoming diners and encouraging them to participate in our raffle with a grand prize of a $1,000 Visa Gift Card. Click below to sign up!

DONATE

The NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry is a community-funded program at NFAN. Funds raised through Dining Out For Life, the event raffle, and donations help keep life-changing assistance available year-round to someone in need right here in Northeast Florida. Thank you for being so supportive.

 

Join us and our partners on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as we Dine Out For Life®, supporting the NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry.

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We are now signing up restaurants, bakeries, bars, food carts and trucks, and breweries to participate in Dining Out For Life® Jacksonville on Thursday, April 16, 2026. If you are a business and would like to participate, please contact us at 904-356-1612 or dofl@nfanjax.org - let's come together to help those in need.

ATHENIAN OWL

Donating: 25% w/Alcohol

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 6 Years

9551 Baymeadows Rd. #21-23 32256

904-503-3008

BELLWETHER

Donating: 25%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 6 Years

117 W. Forsyth St., DWTN, 32202

904-802-7745

BISCOTTIS

Donating: 25%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 20 Years

3556 St. John's Ave, Avondale, 32205

904-387-2060

CARMINES PIE HOUSE

Donating: 35%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 14 Years

2677 Forbes St., Riverside, 32204

904-387-1400

COOL MOOSE CAFE

Donating: 25%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 2nd Year

2708 Park St., Riverside, 32205

904-381-4242

Dart Bar & Games

Donating: 25%

DOFL Bar Partner: 1st Year

1261 King St., Riverside, 32204

904-551-2418

Dobber's Dawgs

Donating: 25%

DOFL Bar Partner: 1st Year

Multiple locations

 

EUROPEAN ST. SAN MARCO

Donating: 25% w/Alcohol

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 6 Years

1019 Hendricks Ave. 32207

904-306-0100

HAMBURGER MARY'S JAX 2.0

Donating: 50%

DOFL Bar Partner: 1st Year

947 Edgewood Ave, Murray Hill, 32205

904-575-9145

HARDWICKS

Donating: 25%

DOFL Bar Partner: 2nd Year

100 E. Adams Street, DWTN, 32202

904-800-7348

HOT DOG JEN

Donating: 100%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 3 Years

2703 Park St., Riverside, 32205

Located right in front of Walgreens

INCAHOOTS NIGHTCLUB

Donating: 50%

DOFL Bar Partner: 1st Year

711 Edison Ave, Brooklyn, 32204

904-353-6316

KEG & COIN

Donating: 25%

DOFL Bar Partner: 1st Year

1271 King St, Riverside, 32204

904-388-0033

LOLA'S BURRITO JOINT

Donating: 35%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 13 Years

1522 King St. 32205

904-738-7181

PARK PLACE LOUNGE

Donating: 25%

DOFL Bar Partner: 2nd Year

931 King St 32204

904-389-6616

TULUA BISTRO - JAX BEACH

Donating: 25% w/Alcohol

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 4 Years

798 3rd St. S. Jax Beach 32250

904-372-0915

TULUA BISTRO - SPRINGFIELD

Donating: 25% w/Alcohol

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 2nd Year

1703 N. Main Street, Springfield, 32206

904-372-0915

RESTAURANT ORSAY

Donating: 25%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 15 Years

3630 Park St., Avondale, 32205

904-381-0909

THE GARAGE

Donating: 50%

DOFL Restaurant Partner: 11 Years

2692 Post St. 32204

904-894-7465

Have Questions? We are here to help; please email us at dofl@nfanjax.org and a member of our team will be in contact with you.

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