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.
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.
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
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
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
LOLA'S BURRITO JOINT
Donating: 35%
DOFL Restaurant Partner: 13 Years
1522 King St. 32205
904-738-7181
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
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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