Bowling Green Launches Annual Restaurant Week BG

Bowling Green, September 18, 2025

News Summary

Bowling Green will host the second annual Restaurant Week BG from June 16 to June 22, with 10% of sales from participating venues donated to the Brown Bag Food Project. This year’s event features 26 new partners in addition to returning favorites. The initiative aims to support local food assistance efforts amid rising food insecurity in the area. Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is also expanding its operations with a new hub in Bowling Green to better serve residents in need.

Bowling Green will host the second annual Restaurant Week BG from June 16 to June 22, aimed at raising funds for the Brown Bag Food Project of Wood County. During this event, 10% of total sales from participating venues—including restaurants, breweries, cafés, and ice cream shops—will be donated to support local food assistance efforts for residents in need.

This year, 26 new partners are joining the event, welcoming participants such as Guajillo’s Cocina Mexicana, Everyday People Café, The Curry Lounge, and Grounds for Thought. Returning businesses include Call of the Canyon Café, Easystreet Café, Sam B’s, and Beckett’s Burger Bar. The initiative aims not only to boost local culinary experiences but also to foster community support for those struggling with food insecurity.

The Brown Bag Food Project works tirelessly to provide food assistance to individuals and families in Wood County. This organization redistributes safe-to-eat food that no longer meets retail standards, significantly alleviating food insecurity in the area.

This year’s event has attracted increased participation, with a notable number of establishments eager to contribute to a worthy cause. The public can find further details and updates on Restaurant Week BG OH on Facebook.

Against the backdrop of rising food insecurity in the region, the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland organization is also expanding its food acquisition and distribution efforts. A new 12,000-square-foot hub facility is set to begin operations in Bowling Green, responding to heightened demand for food assistance following a significant grant. Previously operating from Elizabethtown, the organization aims to serve 42 counties more effectively, increasing its capacity to provide assistance to those in need.

In the last fiscal year, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland distributed over 20 million pounds of food, translating to approximately 17 million meals for food-insecure families. A concerning statistic indicates that there are 21,830 individuals facing food insecurity in Warren County, including over 6,400 children.

Additionally, the Bowling Green Independent School District has been awarded a $130,000 grant through the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. This grant aims to enhance the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables available to elementary school students. Previously, four out of five elementary schools in the district qualified for this program. This year, Potter Grey has also been included. Participating schools can receive approximately $50 per student to introduce a more extensive array of produce to children, expanding their knowledge and familiarity with healthy eating options.

The Bowling Green Independent Schools are an integral part of the National School Lunch Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to students, ensuring that nutritious meals are accessible to all.

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Additional Resources

• 13 ABC: Bowling Green Restaurants Raise Money for Food Insecurity
• Google Search: Bowling Green food insecurity
• WBKO: Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland Announces New Bowling Green Food Distribution Hub
• Wikipedia: Feeding America
• Spectrum Local News: BGISD Receives $130K Grant from USDA
• Encyclopedia Britannica: USDA
• BG Falcon Media: BGSU Takes a Stand Against Food Insecurity
• Google News: Bowling Green Independent School District

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