Celina Restaurant Week Helps Fund 14,828 Meals for Local Families

Celina’s first Restaurant Week helped fund 14,828 meals for local families through Grace Bridge.

The community effort brought together 14 Celina businesses, local diners, Grace Bridge and the Celina Economic Development Corporation.

Dining local created a wider impact

The inaugural event ran from August 21 through September 5, inviting residents and visitors to explore Celina dining destinations while supporting food assistance for area families.

Participating businesses included 1418 Coffee, Granny’s Sweets, Heyday, Little Wooden Penguin, Lucy’s on the Square, Mangiamo Italian Market & Deli, Nowhere Bar, Papa Gallo’s Mexican Grill, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Tender Smokehouse, Toasted Walnut Table & Market, Valley Vines, Voodoo Frontier and The Wick.

According to the Celina EDC’s official results, the partnership turned everyday dining decisions into support for neighbors who receive meals through Grace Bridge.

A model for supporting business and service

The results show how shopping and dining locally can strengthen independent businesses while helping community organizations extend their reach.

Residents interested in the nonprofit’s continuing food-distribution and volunteer work can visit Grace Bridge.

Questions and Answers

How many meals did Celina Restaurant Week help fund?

The inaugural campaign helped fund 14,828 meals for local families.

When was Celina Restaurant Week held?

It ran from August 21 through September 5, 2026.

How many local businesses participated?

Fourteen Celina restaurants and businesses took part.

Featured image courtesy of Grace Bridge and shows the organization’s community food-distribution work.