Mark Miller’s World’s Largest Food Fundraiser

One Meal. One Community. Thousands of Kids Empowered Through Sports.

Mark Miller’s World’s Largest Food Fundraiser is a citywide dining event designed to bring Chicago together around one simple idea: every child deserves access to confidence-building sports programs.

For one day only, participating restaurants across Chicagoland will offer one free kids meal (under 16) and share a donation QR code that helps fund free enrollment for underserved youth in Mark Miller’s Munchkin Pickleball/Tennis Program—a program built to promote healthy living, inclusion, and self-esteem.

This event directly benefits three local youth-serving partners: Summit Park District, Lost Boyz Inc. and Project H.O.O.D. Kids from these communities will be able to enroll at no cost, fully funded by the support generated through this one-day citywide effort.

For Diners: Enjoy a Meal. Change a Child’s Life.

Bring Your Family Out—Get One Free Kids Meal at Participating Restaurants.

On event day, enjoy a delicious meal with your family and know you’re making a real impact.

Every table receives one free kids meal (under 16), and a simple scan of the on-table QR code lets you contribute to expanding free sports access for children in Chicago’s underserved communities.

Why dine with us for this event?

Family-friendly savings: Every participating restaurant offers one free kids meal per table.
Local impact: Your donation helps bring Munchkin Pickleball/Tennis to youth who otherwise wouldn’t have access.
Support Chicago restaurants: Celebrate businesses giving back to the community.

Where to dine:

A full list of participating restaurants is listed below.

If you’d like your favorite restaurant to join, point them to this page!

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For Restaurants: Join a Citywide Movement With Real Community Impact

Drive Family Traffic, Build Positive Visibility and Change Kids’ Lives.

We’re inviting restaurants across Chicagoland to participate in Mark Miller’s World’s Largest Food Fundraiser, a high-visibility event positioned to become an annual city tradition.

Why Your Restaurant Should Participate

Bring in families: “One kid under 16 eats free” is a powerful offer that attracts parents looking for an easy dining choice.
Boost your brand: Align with a record-setting, community-driven youth sports initiative receiving growing media coverage.
Create real local impact: Your involvement directly supports youth from Summit Park District, Lost Boyz Inc. and Project H.O.O.D.—giving them free access to sports programming that builds confidence and community pride.

What We Ask From Participating Restaurants

Comp one kids meal (under 16) per table on the event day.
Display the donation QR code at the host stand and on tables.
Share and promote the event through provided materials and your social channels.
Allow your logo and name to appear in event promotions and press outreach.

What We Provide

We make participation simple with a complete digital media kit:

Printable signage for your restaurant.
Social media graphics and ready-to-use copy.
A unique QR code with simple donation language.

Be Part of Something Chicago Will Talk About

Whether you’re dining out with your family or representing a restaurant ready to make a difference, this event is about more than food—it’s about giving every child a chance to grow, play and thrive.

Restaurants: Want to Join the Event?

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Participating Restaurant

Your visit helps fund free sports programming for underserved kids across Chicago.

One Kid Under 16 Eats Free

This voucher confirms that the restaurant named above is participating in Mark Miller’s World’s Largest Food Fundraiser.

Offer

One complimentary kids meal (under 16) per table on the official event date.

How It Helps

Donations collected during this event help fund free enrollment for underserved kids in Mark Miller’s Munchkin Pickleball/Tennis Program.

Your visit makes a difference. When you dine at this participating restaurant, please take a moment to scan the donation QR code at your table or the host stand. Every contribution helps more kids access free, confidence-building sports programs.

For restaurant staff: Please treat this as confirmation that your location is enrolled in the event and honor the “one kid under 16 eats free per table” offer whether this voucher is shown printed or on a mobile device. As part of this event, ensure the donation QR code is visible at tables or the host stand so guests can easily support free youth programming.

Voucher has no cash value. Valid only at participating locations on the official event date. One free kids meal (under 16) per table, with any additional conditions or exclusions as set by the restaurant.