EATING FOR EDUCATION

Supporting Davidson County teachers through community partnerships, restaurant participation, and chamber member sponsorship.

About The Program

Eating for Education is a grant program facilitated by the Lexington, Northern Davidson County, and Thomasville Chambers of Commerce that supports teachers in Davidson County. Funds raised through participating Chamber member restaurants and business sponsors are awarded as grants to help bring innovative classroom projects and educational opportunities to local schools.

How It Works

Chamber Member Restaurants Participate: Participating restaurants that are members of the Lexington Area, Northern Davidson County, or Thomasville Chambers of Commerce contribute a portion of their sales from designated Eating for Education dining nights. These contributions help fund grants that support innovative classroom projects and educational opportunities for local teachers and students.programs grant.

Business sponsor: Chamber member businesses support the program through sponsorship opportunity.

Teachers apply: Teachers in Davidson County submit applications for innovative classroom projects and educational initiatives.

Review: Applications are evaluated by a review committee using established scoring criteria.

Grants are awarded: Funds raised through restaurant participation and sponsorships are awarded to selected teachers to support impactful educational opportunities in local classrooms.

Participating Restaurants

Chamber member restaurants play a vital role in the success of Eating for Education. By contributing a portion of sales from designated dining nights, participating restaurants help raise funds that directly support Davidson County teachers and students.
Restaurant participation is open to members of the Lexington Area, Northern Davidson County, and Thomasville Chambers of Commerce.

Teacher Grant Applications

Eating for Education grants are available to Davidson County educators seeking funding for innovative classroom projects, educational resources, and learning opportunities that enhance student success.
Applications are reviewed by a committee using established scoring criteria. Funding is awarded to projects that demonstrate creativity, educational impact, and alignment with the program’s mission.

Contact Information

336-248-5929

chamber@lexingtonchamber.net

lexingtonchamber.net

FAQ

Teachers serving students in Davidson County are eligible to apply for an Eating for Education grant.

Applicants should review the current year’s grant guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting an application.

Restaurant participation is open to members of the Lexington Area, Northern Davidson County, and Thomasville Chambers of Commerce.

Participating restaurants contribute a portion of their sales from designated Eating for Education dining nights to help fund grants for Davidson County teachers.

Restaurants interested in participating should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for information about participation requirements, program deadlines, and promotional materials.