One of the community’s simplest and most impactful ways to give back to the community is returning this week. 

Eating for Education, which directly supports the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce education grant program, kicks off its summer run on Wednesday with residents invited to support local teachers just by dining out.

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A portion of all proceeds, up to 10%, will fund classroom grants. The program funded 28 grants last school year, with seven more later funded through the action of the Board of Aldermen. 

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As Chamber education committee co-chair Kim Herman told Scope News, the initiative began with just three grants, including one at the elementary, middle, and high school level. Today, the program supports educators across 13 schools throughout the Kernersville area. 

“We’ve actually raised the grant amount from $500 to $1,000,” Herman explained. “The teachers appreciate them so much.”

She emphasized that “100% of what is raised goes right back to teachers in the community,” meaning locals have an opportunity to make a real difference just by visiting one of the participating businesses on the second Wednesday of each month this summer.

“Come out,” she said. “Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert — all the things. There’s something for everyone.”

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This year’s lineup features a wide range of local favorites suited to satisfy just about any craving. Participating restaurants include:

• Blue Skies Creamery
• Captain Tom’s Seafood
• Chicken Salad Chick (August and September only)
• Dominos 
• East Coast Wings & Grill
• Fitz on Main
• Fresh Monkee
• Gypsy Road Brewing Company
• McDonald’s (Walkertown location only)
• Outwest Steakhouse
• Sammy’s Sliders (September only)
• Sixty Six Grill and Taphouse
• Smitty’s Grille
• The Loop
• Whataburger
• Savage Roasters (Round-up campaign)

“If it doesn’t touch your kid, it might touch your neighbor,” Herman said. “So please come be a part of the fun.”

Here’s the full interview:

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