The Seventh Annual Share-A-Meal with Community Shares will take place at restaurants in Springfield on Tues. April 13, 2010. The event is sponsored by Community Shares of Illinois, a nonprofit organization representing more than 78 charities statewide.

Participating restaurants in Springfield are expected to donate 20 to 25 percent of their meal proceeds to Community Shares of Illinois and its member organizations. Using pledge cards provided at each restaurant, diners will also have the option to direct a portion of their bill to any of the 78 charities that are members of Community Shares of Illinois.

Participating Restaurants in Springfield Include:
          Maldaner's - 222 S. 6th St.; (217) 522-4313 - lunch and dinner
          Augie's Front Burner - 2 West Old Capitol Plaza; (217) 544-6979 - lunch and dinner
                                       - Tuesday night special: 50 percent off bottles of wine
          Tai Pan - 2636 Stevenson Dr.; (217) 529-8089 - dinner

For more information about Share-A-Meal and for an updated restaurant list, click here.