What is the Sunflower Seeds Ukraine dine-out event in Denver?

Sunflower Seeds Ukraine's annual dine-out fundraiser takes place on Thursday, July 24, all day long. Around 50 venues across the Front Range — including Cafe Aion, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, New Image Brewing Company, and The Post — each donate 5–10% of their sales to Sunflower Seeds Ukraine, which sends supplies and aid to war-torn Ukraine.

Which Front Range restaurants are participating in the Sunflower Seeds Ukraine fundraiser?

Around 50 venues are participating. Highlighted spots include Cafe Aion, Blackbelly Market & Restaurant, Glacier Ice Cream, Moxie Bread Co., and Tangerine in Boulder; Stylus & Crate and Mestizo Brew Cantina in Wheat Ridge; The Burns Pub & Restaurant in Broomfield; Jefe's Taco's & Tequila in Longmont; New Image Brewing Company in Arvada; and all locations of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar and The Post.

How much of my bill goes to Ukraine when I dine out on July 24?

Each participating venue donates five to ten percent of its sales on July 24 to Sunflower Seeds Ukraine, a non-profit that sends supplies, protective gear, warm clothing, and first aid kits to Ukraine.

Can I make a full day of the Sunflower Seeds Ukraine dine-out?

Yes — the event runs all day on July 24, so you can plan coffee, lunch, and dinner across multiple participating venues. For example, grab coffee at Stylus & Crate in Wheat Ridge, have lunch at Tangerine in Boulder, and finish with oysters at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar or fried chicken at The Post.

Where can I find the full list of restaurants participating in Sunflower Seeds Ukraine dine-out?

The article notes that a complete list of participating restaurants can be found via a link within the article. Around 50 venues from across the Front Range are taking part on July 24.

Sunflower Seeds Ukraine Raises Money In the Tastiest Way Possible

Q: What does Sunflower Seeds Ukraine do with the money raised?

Sunflower Seeds Ukraine donates thousands of supplies to war-torn Ukraine, outfitting Armed Forces of Ukraine, Territorial Defense Forces, and other units with protective gear, warm clothing, and first aid kits. It also supports civilians — including villagers rebuilding after floods, camps and schools for kids, and food, shelter, and medical attention for displaced pets.

For three years the non-profit has sent care packages to Ukraine, and now its hosting a fundraiser with top restaurants around town.

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Published on July 9, 2025 • 9:00 PM MST

Updated on July 18, 2026 • 4:27 PM MST

For the fourth year in a row you can dine out to support Ukraine thanks to the non-profit Sunflower Seeds Ukraine. Fill your belly and your soul by going out to select restaurants on Thursday, July 24, all day long.

This year around 50 venues from across the Front Range are participating, each giving five- to 10-percent of its sales to the organization. Best part, you can make a day of it by going out for coffee, lunch, and dinner, and planning the day so you can see all parts of the city.

Head to Boulder for Spanish tapas at Cafe Aion. Then visit Blackbelly Market & Restaurant for the main course with a stop at Glacier Ice Cream for dessert. Maybe you want to pick up some bread from Moxie Bread Co. to take home, and then have lunch at Tangerine. Or grab a cup of coffee at Stylus & Crate in Wheat Ridge.

Grab a taco and margarita this Cinco de Mayo at the Golden Mill. | Photo by Golden Mill — Food for everyone and the good feeling of supporting those who need it. | Photo by Golden Mill

Other thoughts: The Burns Pub & Restaurant in Broomfield offers English fare in a laid back atmosphere. A visit to The Golden Mill food hall gives everyone a chance to eat what they want and donate. In Longmont Jefe’s Taco’s & Tequila has you feeling good in more ways than one, and you can follow up your margaritas with a beer at Mestizo Brew Cantina in Wheat Ridge.

Need to keep it simple? Grab a craft beer and burger at New Image Brewing Company in Arvada and enjoy not just the experience, but the fact you’re helping too. Every location of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is donating to the cause, and it’s the perfect excuse to get a dozen oysters and cold martini. And fried chicken fans can revel in buckets of The Post’s famous bird, and each location is donating. Really there are no wrong answers on how to enjoy and support Sunflower Seeds Ukraine, and a complete list of participating restaurants can be found here.

Sunflower Seeds Ukraine dishing up Ukrainian food. | Photo by Sunflower Seeds Ukraine

As for the cause, for the past few years Sunflower Seeds Ukraine has donated thousands of supplies to war-torn Ukraine, outfitting Armed Forces of Ukraine, Territorial Defense Forces, and other units with protective gear, warm clothing, and first aid kits. It’s also donated to civilians, be that villagers rebuilding after a flood, camp and schools for kids, and even food, shelter, and medical attention for the displaced pets.

Currently the organization sends four packed shipping containers each year. Volunteers come to help the organizers stock it up, and the next big movement is on July 19. Find out more information about Sunflower Seeds Ukraine here, and discover other ways to get involved.

Linnea Covington Managing Editor Denver

Linnea Covington is a regional managing editor of DiningOut, covering Denver, New York City, and Phoenix. She comes to us with a long background in food, restaurant and drinks journalism. Over the last two decades she's written for tons of national publications including Denver Post, Washington Post, Forbes Travel Guide, 5280 Magazine, New York Magazine, New York Times, Time Out New York and more. Follow on Instagram: @linneacovington https://muckrack.com/linnea-covington

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