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NUESTROS PROGRAMAS

Cheese and Thank You

Warm Up and Support The UCAN Food Bank.

This March, enjoy delicious, cheesy creations across Douglas County while helping fight hunger in our community! During Cheese & Thank You, participating restaurants will donate $2 from every featured cheesy creation sold to the UCAN Food Bank. Every $1 donated helps provide 3 meals for a neighbor in need, ensuring every bite helps melt hunger away.

We can’t wait for you to try these tasty, cheesy creations. Support local while fighting hunger all March long with Cheese & Thank You!

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Cheese & Thank You Kickoff Event 2026

We extend heartfelt thanks to our generous campaign sponsor, Columbia Bank, and media sponsor, KMTR, for helping bring this community-powered fundraiser to life.

Special thanks to our incredible participating restaurants for their generosity, creativity, and partnership in making Cheese & Thank You possible:

  • Jackson Street Provisions
  • Backside Brewing Co
  • Little Brothers Pub
  • Dianne’s Deli & Coffee Shop
  • Brix Grill
  • The Friendly Kitchen
  • B’s Sweet Treats & More
  • Granny’s Mini Hut
  • Workman’s Bar & Smokehouse
  • Lilly’s Mexican Cuisine
  • La Cocina
  • The FarmStand
  • Shanti’s Indian Cuisine
  • The Atom Bistro & Coffee Shop
  • Narrows Bar & Restaurant
  • Backside Outpost
  • Creekside Gas & Grill
  • Kelly’s Cozy Corner
  • A1 Burgers & Indian Food

Explore the Cheesy Cheat Sheet

Cheesy Cheat Sheet 2026

Discover participating restaurants & their featured menu items and Share Your Cheesy Creations for a Chance to Win.

1. Post a selfie or photo of your cheesy creation on Facebook using #UCANCheeseThankYou26, or email us a picture to post.
2. Tag UCAN and the restaurant you visited.

Email: communityengagement@ucancap.org
FB: United Community Action Network

Each week, we’ll randomly select multiple winners to receive restaurant gift cards!

Passport Participation

Pick up your Cheese & Thank You passport at our Kickoff Event or any participating location. When you purchase a featured Cheesy Creation item, you’ll earn a sticker for your passport. Collect 5 stickers to receive one entry into a drawing for a $150 Sherm’s Thunderbird gift card!

Return your completed passport by Friday, April 10 in one of two ways:

  • Drop it off at the UCAN Garden Valley Service Center (251 NE Garden Valley Blvd., Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm or 1:00–5:00 pm)
  • Email a photo of your passport to communityengagement@ucancap.org

The winner will be selected by random drawing and notified by Wednesday, April 15.

Vote for Your Favorite Restaurant

Loved a dish? Let them know they’re cheddar than the rest! Cast your vote for your favorite restaurant and help them win the People’s Choice Award.

Don’t feel like a cheesy creation today? Feel free to donate to help provide food for our neighbors!