Mesquite Fresh Street Mex raising funds for Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and a locally owned Mexican restaurant is holding a monthlong fundraising campaign for the local autism community.

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex will partner with the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center throughout April to garner donations for the nonprofit’s various programs and autism research initiatives.

Mesquite patrons who mention "SARRC’" at checkout in-person or input "SARRC" into the promo code field during online checkout can donate a percentage of proceeds from their order.

Proceeds generated throughout April will support SARRC’s research efforts and more than 20 programs and services for the autism community.

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex locations are as follows:

• 4002 E. Washington St., Phoenix;
• 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., suite 1066, Phoenix;
• 505 S. Mill Ave., Tempe;
• 7345 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale;
• 1222 S. Crismon Road, Mesa;
• 16860 W. Waddell Road, Surprise;
• 2425 S. Gilbert Road, suite 100, Gilbert;
• 1730 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix;
• 4875 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert.