Stone Brewing Co. is collaborating with the San Diego County Council of Firefighters to host an all-day fundraising event at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido on Thursday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in support of victims of the Cocos and Poinsettia Fires. Dubbed “May 2014 Fire Siege,” the fires burned more than 2,500 acres of land, 41 homes and 18 apartment units in Escondido, San Marcos and Carlsbad.
Stone freight trucks will be parked outside the restaurant and firefighters and first responders from throughout San Diego County will be on hand to meet, greet and load donations onto the trucks. Guests are encouraged to bring requested items anytime between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Stone will proudly contribute 50 percent of proceeds from all restaurant transactions made on June 12 to the 2014 San Diego Wildfires Fund, an account established by San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union for families impacted by the fires. The craft beer company will also feature a special brew made specifically for this all-day event, Rising Phoenix Pale Ale. Brewed with German Mandarina Bavaria hops, which feature fruity and floral scents and flavors, this is a very limited release beer and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
A silent auction and raffle will be held in the restaurant June 12 to benefit the 2014 San Diego Wildfires Fund. Cash donations will also be accepted on-site or by visiting the San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union (4926 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego, CA 92124) and donating to account 6934-S.
DONATION REQUESTS: Silverware sets, sets of dishes, plastic containers for food storage, bakeware, sets of pots and pans, cookware, cooking utensils, drinking glasses sets, laundry baskets, laundry detergent, dish soap; New or Gently Used Items – couches, beds (all sizes), dining tables and chairs, lamps, dressers; New Items –toothpaste, toothbrushes, brushes, toiletries, underwear in packages (all sizes), socks in packages, sheet sets, towels and wash cloths, bedding, pillows