Elbows Mac n' Cheese Teams Up with Canning Hunger For Holiday Food Drive

Orange County-Based Eatery Offers Free Side In Exchange for Non-Perishable Food Donations

Elbows Mac n’ Cheese, the Orange County-based mac n’ cheese eatery known for its blend of classic American home cooking with gourmet international inspiration, is teaming up with Canning Hunger to give back this holiday season. Starting Sunday, Nov. 16 and running through Saturday, Nov. 22, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese will offer a free side to anyone that donates a non-perishable food item at its Brea and Cerritos locations. All food items collected will directly benefit Canning Hunger.

Dedicated to a hunger free America, Canning Hunger deploys over 200,00 volunteers and provides over 50,000,000 meals to hungry kids and their families each year in America. Canning Hunger is based in Brea, Calif., and partners with thousands of national and local agencies, shelters, food pantries and major distribution agencies such as The Salvation Army® and Feeding America®, that specialize in providing food to those that need it most.

“At Elbows Mac n’ Cheese, we’re committed to supporting our community and giving back to those who have given us so much,” said Punita Patel, owner and co-founder of Elbows Mac n’ Cheese. “We’re honored to partner with Canning Hunger, as its mission of fighting hunger is close to our hearts. We invite fans, friends and guests alike to join us the week of Nov. 16 to give back and indulge in our delicious, gourmet offerings.”

Providing guests a casual gourmet dining experience that caters to consumers’ busy lifestyles, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese is a place where high-quality, fresh ingredients are a priority and service standards meet those of the best restaurants. Elbows Mac n’ Cheese uses fresh vegetables, gourmet cheeses and high-quality meats to create signature dishes and specialty creations, including “Living Fajita Loca,”“Pizza My Heart,” “So Shellfish” and “Cajun Sensation,” all designed to make guests melt.  Additionally, with its “build your own” mac n’ cheese offering, the cuisine combinations are endless. Elbows Mac n’ Cheese’s menu also includes fresh salads, classic soups and gourmet melts. Regular restaurant hours for both locations are Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For more information on Elbows Mac n’ Cheese, please visit www.elbowsmacncheese.com or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. 

About Elbows Mac n’ Cheese

Elbows Mac n’ Cheese is owner owned and operated with two restaurants, in Brea, Calif., and Cerritos, Calif. The restaurant brings a new twist to an American comfort food favorite: Mac n’ Cheese. A place where high-quality, fresh ingredients are a priority and service standards meet those of the best restaurants, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese was founded in 2011 to blend classic American home cooking with gourmet international inspiration. Designed to be quick, comforting and delicious, Elbows Mac n’ Cheese is the kind of place where everyone will feel at home. For more information, visit www.elbowsmacncheese.com.

About Canning Hunger

Canning Hunger is dedicated to a hunger free America. Canning Hunger deploys over 200,000 volunteers each year. Canning Huger provides over 50,000,000 meals to hungry kids and their families each year in America. Canning Hunger supports its mission through a variety of programs including Neighborhood Connections, Box of Love, Home Team Volunteers, Curbing Hunger and Volunteer Food collection and sorting.  

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