Seattle is getting ready to put its appetite to work for a cause. On Thursday, September 25, Dining Out For Life returns to the city, rallying restaurants and diners to support people living with HIV.

The concept? Sit down for a meal or grab takeout from one of the 24 participating spots, and part of your check helps fund health care, stable housing, and nutritious meals through Lifelong and its Chicken Soup Brigade program.

“When you dine out, you’re not just savoring flavors—you’re nourishing lives,” said Lifelong CEO James Shackelford in a release. “This one-day event is a chance to enjoy exceptional food while giving back to the community.”

This year’s lineup of restaurants gives food lovers plenty to choose from. Palace Kitchen, one of Tom Douglas’ cornerstones, will dish up inventive Northwest comfort food late into the night. Plenty of Clouds keeps the heat coming on Capitol Hill with fiery Sichuan and Yunnan plates alongside creative cocktails. El Chupacabra sets the stage for a lively night with tacos and margaritas at three locations. And at Willmott’s Ghost, Renee Erickson’s crew brings Italian essentials – pizza, pasta, and spritzes – to its joint inside the Amazon Spheres.

Seattleites who can’t make it out on the 25th can still take part. Direct donations keep the support flowing, and there are volunteer opportunities to help spread the word across neighborhoods and social circles.

This September, grabbing a table is about more than good taste. It is about making sure neighbors have the resources they need. Visit here for a full list of participating restaurants.