The Food Bank of Manatee is asking the community to take part in a “Food Fight” and dine at local participating restaurants.

On Wednesday, area restaurants will give back 5 percent of the day’s proceeds to The Food Bank of Manatee. September is national “Hunger Action Month,” a month in which hunger fighting organizations are trying to raise awareness about of hunger in local communities.

“Food Fight” aims to bring awareness about “Hunger Action Month” and raise funds for The Food Bank of Manatee.

“There are 49,740 individuals in Manatee County that are food insecure," said Maribeth Phillips, CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, which operates the Food Bank of Manatee. "Events like ‘Food Fight’ help The Food Bank of Manatee continue to feed these hungry families.

Participating restaurants include:

Anna Maria Oyster Bar- 6966 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210

  • Anna Maria Oyster Bar- 1525 51st Ave. E., Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Anna Maria Oyster Bar- 6909 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Beef O Brady’s- 4286 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Beef O Brady’s- 1795 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Beef O Brady’s- 8913 U.S. 301, Parrish, FL 34219
  • Beef O Brady’s- 4925 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Cedar Reef Fish Camp- 7240 55th Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Full Belly Stuffed Burgers- 8742 E. State Rd. 70, Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Sugar Cubed Bakery - 1506 -13th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Basil’s Flamed Broiled Chicken- 4015 1st St., Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Gio’s Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar- 2219 60th Ave E., Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Gio’s  Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar- 4805 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Peaches -3201 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Peaches 5702 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Peaches 6057 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Peaches 7315 52nd Pl. E., Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Peaches 5240 State Rd. 64 E., Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Peaches 2207 60th Ave. E., Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Peaches 3240 East Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217
  • Polo Grill & Bar 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  • MacAllister's Grill & Tavern 8110 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

The following restaurants will host “Food Fight” events on Tuesday, September 30:

  • Mexicali Border Café- 5502 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
  • Mexicali Border Café- 7303 52nd Pl. E., Bradenton, FL 34203