At Yafo Kitchen, we’re passionate about food and even more passionate about people. As part of the FS Food Group family of restaurants, we are committed to giving back to the communities that have supported us and made our Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine a local favorite.
From school fundraisers and nonprofit galas to neighborhood initiatives and charitable events, we understand the meaningful impact local partnerships can have. We are proud to support causes that reflect our values of generosity, hospitality, and community connection.
Why We Give Back
Community involvement is central to who we are. At Yafo Kitchen, we believe:
- Food builds connection. Sharing a meal creates moments of unity, celebration, and support.
- Strong communities matter. Local nonprofits and grassroots initiatives are vital to thriving neighborhoods.
- Authenticity goes beyond the plate. Just as we prepare food with care and integrity, we approach giving back with thoughtfulness and purpose.
Through FS Food Group, six figures are donated annually to charitable organizations and community causes throughout the Carolinas. Because we receive a high volume of requests each year, we are unable to fulfill every submission. However, every request is carefully reviewed by our team.
How to Request a Donation
We welcome donation requests that are charitable and community-oriented in nature. To ensure fairness and proper review, please follow the guidelines below.
Submission Timeline
All donation requests must be submitted at least 30 days prior to your event date. This allows our Donations Committee sufficient time to review your request and determine alignment with our giving priorities.
Requests submitted less than 30 days before the event may not be considered.
Information Required
To help us evaluate your request effectively, please provide the following:
- Contact name and phone number
- Email address
- Organization name
- 501(c)(3) tax ID number (if applicable)
- Event date and location
- Number of expected attendees
- Description of the event and how the donation will support your cause
Providing complete information ensures a timely and thorough review process.
Review & Notification Process
All donation requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Due to the number of submissions we receive, we are unable to respond individually to every request.
If your request is approved, a member of our team will contact you directly via email or phone. If you do not receive communication within two weeks of your event date, this typically indicates that we are unable to participate at that time.
To help streamline the process, we kindly ask that you do not follow up after submitting your request. Our team will reach out if your organization has been selected.
Types of Organizations We Commonly Support
While each request is evaluated individually, Yafo Kitchen most frequently considers support for:
- Registered nonprofit organizations
- Local schools and educational programs
- Community development initiatives
- Cultural and civic organizations
- Fundraising events with measurable community impact
We prioritize causes that align with our values of inclusion, community engagement, and positive social impact.
Thank You for Thinking of Yafo Kitchen
We are grateful to serve communities that consistently show up for one another. Your efforts to make a difference whether through education, outreach, healthcare, arts, or local programming are what make our neighborhoods stronger.
Thank you for considering Yafo Kitchen as a partner in your fundraising or charitable initiative. While we cannot support every request, we are honored to review each submission and appreciate the opportunity to contribute where we can.
Together, we can continue fostering connection, generosity, and shared purpose, one community at a time.