New south Chandler eatery event benefits food bank

A restaurant chain is opening a Chandler location this week as a benefit for a local nonprofit.

CAVA is opening its doors at 4010 S Arizona Ave.,  celebrating with free lunch or dinner Thursday.  At the event, patrons will be asked to make donations as much as $1,000 to Matthew's Crossing Food Bank.

Matthew's Crossing is a Chandler nonprofit whose mission is to provide food and other basic necessities to East Valley residents in need.

Lunch will be served from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To sign up, pick a 15-minute time slot and make sure to hold onto your digital ticket. Try your best to arrive on time so staff can keep the line flowing.

Sign up here .

The servings will be one free bowl or pita per person.

The CAVA location is  in a shopping center on the southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo Road, near Jersey Mike's, across the street from Hamilton High School.

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