David Burke’s East Brunswick Restaurant Joins Fight Against Hunger

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Celebrity Chef David Burke and his East Brunswick restaurant have joined the fight against hunger this fall.

With thousands of families and individuals experiencing food insecurity, Burke has come up with a unique way to help them during the Holiday season.

At Burke’s Orchard Park restaurant, when customers buy his signature dessert, a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army NJ Division.

From Nov. 21 –27, proceeds from the sale of Burke’s Dixie Lee Key Lime Pie will go to fight hunger.

“I have been a supporter of the Salvation Army New Jersey Division for a long time. They do the best work for our most vulnerable neighbors,” Burke said in a statement. “We all have seen their volunteer bell ringers during the holidays, but much of their critical work goes unseen all year long. The list is long: emergency disaster assistance, addiction rehabilitation, food pantry/feeding programs, and so much more. But what has impressed me the most is the way they carry out all these critical services - with consistent boundless love. Please help me, help them. Donate generously to their mission this holiday season.”

Major Brett DeMichael of the Salvation Army New Jersey Division thanked Burke for the partnership.

“Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Chef Burke truly understands the immense need to help fight food insecurity across the state,” DeMichael said.

“We thank him, his team, and the generous New Jerseyans who visit his restaurants as their help will ensure that no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving and beyond.”

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