Philadelphia’s most longstanding and ambitious restaurant-based fundraiser is back for a 35th-anniversary celebration. Action Wellness will host the historic Dining Out For Life 2025 event on Thursday, April 24, featuring 40-plus top local restaurants whose proceeds will benefit over 2,000 individuals living with HIV. This signature event, which began in Philadelphia and now takes place in more than 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada, continues to celebrate the region’s vibrant food culture while supporting essential services through Action Wellness. For Dining Out For Life 2025, household names such as Parc, Barclay Prime, Butcher and Singer, Buddakan, El Vez, Morimoto, and many more will graciously donate a portion of their sales—making a simple act of dining both impactful and profoundly generous.
Dining Out For Life 2025: Tradition and Milestone
With Dining Out For Life 2025 marking its 35th year, Action Wellness reaches a major milestone in its effort to end HIV in Philadelphia. Executive Director Mary Evelyn Torres underscores the power of this communal event, praising Philadelphia’s culinary community for steadfast support, and recalling how more than $5 million has been raised over the past three decades. Development Coordinator Kevin Vuernick adds that the magic of Dining Out For Life 2025 is its simplicity: whether patrons favor longtime favorites like Good Dog Bar or try one of the new additions such as Sophie’s BBQ in Havertown, diners come together citywide for a shared cause. Philly restaurateurs, from Stephen Starr to smaller, family-owned spots, have united year after year in a demonstration of empathy and community activism unmatched in the local dining scene.
Over time, Dining Out For Life 2025 has expanded from just a handful of restaurants to more than 40 prominent establishments across Philly, the Main Line, and the Western Suburbs. These venues each promise a range of dining experiences, from casual pub fare to upscale table service. Better yet, they do so in line with the same unwavering purpose—ensuring no one in the city or surrounding areas faces the challenges of HIV alone. For supporters who can’t dine in person, Action Wellness encourages online donations, volunteer opportunities, and ambassadors to spread the word. Funds raised go directly toward medical case management, housing assistance, and social services that can turn hope into tangible resources for those affected by HIV.
Dining Out For Life 2025: How to Participate
On Thursday, April 24, you can select from an array of participating restaurants, each donating to Action Wellness. Menus span from haute cuisine to beloved staples like pizza, burgers, and soul food. With heavier foot traffic expected, reservations are strongly suggested. Some restaurants will host ambassadors onsite to field questions, accept additional donations, and foster the spirit of camaraderie. For those unable to dine out, online giving and volunteer options allow everyone to play a part. Businesses and restaurants wishing to join or rejoin Dining Out For Life 2025 can contact organizers to be featured in the final lineup.
By simply sharing a meal, patrons champion critical services for people living with HIV in the city. Since its inception, Dining Out For Life 2025 has transcended its role as a fundraiser and become a staple of Philadelphia’s philanthropic landscape. As the region’s largest and oldest restaurant tradition for a good cause, it remains proof of how consistent community synergy can change—and save—lives.
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