(Photo courtesy of Mountain Burger)
Mountain Burger, a Bend restaurant committed to celebrating and preserving mountain-town living through community engagement and exceptional dining experiences, is celebrating its fourth anniversary and four years of giving back to the community.
Since opening its doors in September 2022, Mountain Burger has partnered with more than 100 local organizations, contributing over $100,000 through fundraising efforts and community partnerships via their weekly giveback program, gift card donations and event sponsorships.
“Giving back to our community has been one of Mountain Burger’s core values since we first opened,” said Sara Hobin, owner and marketing and community liaison. “As Bend residents for nearly 25 years, we’re deeply rooted and connected to this community. We believe strongly in the spirit of giving and in making a positive impact in the place we’re fortunate to call home. We’re grateful for the partnerships we’ve built over the years and for the difference we’ve been able to make through our giving programs.”
Among the local organizations Mountain Burger has supported are BEAT Children’s Theatre, BendFilm, Bend-La Pine Education Foundation, Horner Cycling Foundation, Healing Reins, MBSEF, Mosaic Community Health, Oregon Adaptive Sports, Sparrow Clubs, and Young Life.
“BEAT Children’s Theatre is so grateful for the generous partnership of Mountain Burger over the last four years,” said Bree Beal, executive director, BEAT Children’s Theatre. “Their giveback program has helped us provide theatre education programming to hundreds of students all over Central Oregon.”
Mountain Burger’s community fundraising efforts are centered around Community Giveback Events, now held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the restaurant. During a Giveback Event, 20 percent of all sales all day are donated to the participating organization when guests mention the fundraiser.
Upcoming Community Giveback Events include:
Monday, September 21: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Giveback
Monday, September 28: Bend Climate Giveback
Monday, October 5: Saving Grace Giveback
Wednesday, October 14: Bend High School Waterpolo Team Giveback
Monday, October 19: Terpsichorean Dance Studio Giveback
Wednesday, October 21: Summit High School Waterpolo Team Giveback
Monday, October 26: Happy Trails Horse Rescue Giveback
To celebrate four years in the community, Mountain Burger will host an anniversary party on Thursday, September 24, from 6-8pm. The celebration will feature live music by Shirley Doomed, along with $4 beers and $4 kids’ milkshakes available all day. Mountain Burger invites the community to join the celebration and raise a glass to four years of good food, connection and giving back in Bend.
Mountain Burger is always looking for new organizations to support through its fundraising program.
