RESILIENCE & RECOVERY PROGRAM
#READYReSETGOEatFilipino Initiative
(June 30 - July 30, 2020)
#ReadyResetGoEat Filipino is an initiative of the Filipino Food and Restaurant Association of Canada (formerly Pinoylicious Filipino Food Movement) to support Filipino-owned restaurants and other food businesses in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a month-long campaign aimed at encouraging Ontarians to explore Filipino food and to patronize local Filipino food businesses. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), some of the hardest pandemic-hit food ventures are owned by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)/Filipino immigrants. Many of them joined the restaurant industry in the last five (5) years taking advantage of the buzz created by the Filipino Food Movement in mainstream North America. During this pandemic economic turmoil, these very small independent Filipino entrepreneurs are seen to have poorer fighting chance yet , they continue to inspire Canadians with their grace and courage. In the past weeks, we have witnessed a growing number of Filipinos in the local food and beverage industry joining hands in feeding the frontliners of this pandemic.
HOW TO SUPPORT
#ReadyResetGoEatFilipino Initiative
1. Support by ordering food for take-out or delivery from these businesses and by buying gift certificates for future use. You also support them whenever you buy essential food supplies (ie. rice, bread, milk, etc.) and other Philippine-made products and delicacies found at participating Filipino groceries and stores.
* Visit our list of participating Filipino restaurants and other Filipino-owned food businesses, their business addresses, contact information and list of products on this link.
2. KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS AND JOIN THE #ReadyResetGoEatFilipino RAFFLE DRAW.
When ever you spend $50 at any (or across) participating Ontario Filipino restaurants or Filipino food businesses from June 30-July 30, 2020, you win an entry to our #ReadyResetGoEatFilipino raffle draw if you send your receipts to us with your name and contact information. Every time you spend $50, you earn an opportunity to win major (and minor) prizes during our raffle draw. Winners will be announced on August 1, 2020 on our website and social media pages.
(Note: Instructions on how to send your receipts and contact information are on this link.)
PRIZES AT STAKE
MAJOR PRIZE
Three (3) lucky winners will win a day-trip for two (2) people to beautiful Prince Edward County (PEC), a popular destination for cottage-goers and wine aficionados about 2.5 hours away east of Toronto. This will be an all-expense paid trip to the beautiful wine region that includes professionally-guided tasting tours of several vineyards and wineries, an exploration of PEC’s lavender farm and award-winning cheese farm. The day will end with a romantic Winemaker’s Estate Dinner hosted by award-winning wine producer (and truly one of Canada’s most talented winemakers) Colin Stanners at his picturesque Stanners Vineyard.
MINOR PRIZES
We are giving away ten (10) Fiesta VIP Cards. *Fiesta VIP Card allows the recipient a number of gifts and promotional discounts at a number of participating Filipino restaurants and other Filipino food stores.
We are giving away ten (10) Family Kamayan (Boodle) kits. A Kamayan (Boodle) kit is a typical Filipino party tray that showcases a beautiful medley of grilled meat, seafood and vegetables layered over rice spread on banana leaves. It feeds a family of 5-7 people.
We are giving away (5) Filipino lechon belly (a deliciously succulent pig belly roasted using the traditional Filipino method).
We are giving away twenty (20) other minor prizes from our generous sponsors. These include beautiful jewelry sets from Serendra, skincare sets from Fraiche Vinotherapy and Enocosmetics, elegant desserts from Bitsy Treats Boutiques and many more exciting gifts.
Please check our list of prizes on this link.
(Note: Prizes not claimed will have NO cash value so winners cannot exchange their prizes to cash.
OTHER WAYS TO SHOW SUPPORT
We continue to discover changes in our daily lives during this COVID-19 crisis. We are yet to see the extent of what we deem as the “new normal”. Of course, it is likely that it will not always be possible for us to visit restaurants and enjoy dining out. When supporting restaurants and other food businesses, please do so with caution and pay attention to our health and infection control standards. Of course, there are other safe and sensible ways to support this initiative.
Spread the word. We have the power to save one another during this time of pandemic. By promoting these Filipino food businesses to your family and circle of friends, you are helping many of these small entrepreneurs improve their fighting chance.
Join our social media tribe. Every time you post images of Filipino food and pictures of our local Filipino restaurants in Ontario ignites more interest among Canadians to explore Philippine cuisine. We want them to desire the Filipino food experience and be encouraged to visit local Filipino food businesses. You can play the part of being our social media partners by liking and sharing posts and images about Filipino food and our very exciting Filipino-Canadian foodscape. When you post about Filipino food and about your experience, you help us propel this initiative when you use these hashtags:
#ReadyResetGoEatFilipino;
#SaveFilipinoCanadianRestaurants
#FilipinoFoodandRestaurantAssociationofCanada
GET INVOLVED
Make Your Mark
MAKE A DONATION
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Make a Donation and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.
PARTNER WITH US
Our organization always appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you, with every contribution going towards making Filipino Food & Restaurant Association of Canada an even better Nonprofit Organization than it already is. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your mode of support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Filipino Food & Restaurant Association of Canada. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer Your Time today.
