Growing community

Meals with Meaning returns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, bringing our community together for a day rooted in connection, generosity and great local food.

Take a meaningful step toward eliminating childhood hunger in our community by participating in Meals with Meaning, a long-standing and essential fundraiser supporting the Fieldstone Foundation’s Backpack Program. On this day, participating restaurants will generously donate 20% of revenue from dine-in and take-out orders, with all proceeds directly supporting the Backpack Program.

The Backpack Program is a cornerstone initiative in the fight against childhood hunger, providing reliable weekend meals and snacks to more than 500 food-insecure children across eight local elementary schools in Malone, Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay, Salmon River and St. Regis Falls. This support helps ensure children return to school on Monday nourished, focused and ready to learn.

Participating Restaurants:

• • • • ADK Riverside (St. Regis Falls)
      • Bokie’s Drive-In  
      • Cafe Nouveau
      • Donovan’s Steak & Ale
      • Eastside Market Deli
      • Foothills Lodge & Cafe
      • Giuseppe’s Pizza
      • Hosler’s Family Restaurant
      • Leonard’s Cherry-Knoll (Burke)
      • Malone Lodge of Elks
      • Mo’s Pub & Grill
      • Scotty’s Diner (Moira)
      • Smokehouse Pizzeria (Ellenburg Depot)
      • Something Different Pizza & Deli
      • Tailwagger Cafe
      • Talk of the Town Pizzeria (Chateaugay)
      • The Pines Tap & Table
      • Trailside Bar & Restaurant (Owls Head)
      • Ye Olde Halfway House (Chateaugay)

We are exceptionally grateful to our Corporate Sponsors, who make this all possible.

Premier Sponsor:

• • • • NBT Bank

Enhanced Sponsor:

• • • • Adirondack For Kids
      • NuMed for Children

Essential Sponsor:

• • • • Glazier Food Service

Dine Local. Give Back. Make a Difference.

Can’t make it on April 23rd but still want to support? There are many ways to help – a donation of any amount is always gratefully accepted. You can Adopt-A-Child for only $125, which sponsors meals for a child for an entire school year. We have many options available, including the option to set up a monthly donation, which you can explore by visiting our website at FieldstoneFoundation.net/donate.

Meals with Meaning Partnership

Interested in joining us as a corporate or event sponsor?

We have various levels of sponsorship available, which offer recognition options in marketing and event materials. For inquiries, please contact Amanda Tagliarino at amandatagliarino@citizenadvocates.net.