In response to the recent attack by the Israel Defense Forces that resulted in the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, restaurants across the United States are joining forces to raise money for the humanitarian organization. The initiative is being led by Benevolent Spirits, a hospitality group based in Asheville, North Carolina.
Benevolent Spirits is coordinating fundraising activities to benefit World Central Kitchen by asking bars and restaurants to designate a special cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage for the cause. When customers order the selected drink, the establishment will donate $1 to WCK. For example, Chai Pani and Botiwalla have pledged to donate $1 for every mango lassi ordered at their various locations.
Participating restaurants in North and South Carolina include a diverse range of establishments such as Chai Pani, Botiwalla, Cúrate, La Bodega, Ajja, Chubby Fish, the Montford Rooftop Bar, Soprana Rooftop Cucina, The Crunkleton, Twisted Laurel, Asheville Brewing Co., Posana, High Five Coffee, Seabird
