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GGRA and Charitable Work
Restaurants are a part of the fabric of
San Francisco communities. Each year, restaurants
and suppliers donate countless meals, products and services to charitable
auctions for schools, churches and worthwhile causes. At any of
San Francisco’s many fundraising events, you’ve probably been treated to hors d’oeuvres
donated by a caring, local restaurant. Restaurants also organize events themselves.
The GGRA and restaurant community are passionate about supporting a variety of charitable causes throughout the Bay Area.
GGRA Sponsored events which contribute directly to charity. 2009 beneficiaries include:
- San Francisco Food Bank
- Project Open Hand
- Meals on Wheels
- Feeding America (in partnership with Epicurious.com)
- GGRA Scholarship Foundation
Communication to GGRA Restaurants to support fund raising events. Historical beneficiaries include:
- STREETSMART4kids
- Fall Fest supporting Meals on Wheels
- Dine Out For Life
GGRA dedicates a small budget annually for cash contributions to worthwhile charities. Historical examples include:
- St. Anthony's Dining Room
- TNDC
Perhaps the greatest contribution of the restaurants to support the community is the HorsD and dinner gift certificates each restaurant donates to the hundreds of requests they receive each year from non-profits, schools, and community organizations.
Employment and the Local Economy
Restaurants contribute to the local economy primarily by employing so many people.
Did you know that in 2003, restaurants employed nearly 10% of all direct
jobs in
San Francisco?
To track the economic contributions of this key industry
to
San Francisco, the GGRA funds an annual Economic Study of the San Francisco Restaurant
Industry. The
2005 Economic Study
can be found in the Press Room under
Press Kit Downloads. The2003 Economic Study and the
2002 Economic Study can be found there
as well.
By reporting on the economic health of the restaurant industry
and illuminating the important role restaurants play in the local economy, we hope
government officials will better understand the impact of legislation on the thin
operating margins of this industry.
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