Kiwanis ‘Diners Delight’ Coupons On Hold Due to Coronavirus

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The local Kiwanis Club announced that its annual “Diners Delight” program, which raises funds for the Club’s Scholarships and other educational and recreational youth activities, has been put on hold due to the Coronavirus. “Diners Delight” coupons provide 2 for 1 savings on entrees at participating Island restaurants from May through mid-December. While a few of the coupon books have already been distributed to the public, additional sales have been put on hold for now, and redemption of the coupons has been suspended.

In making the announcement, Kiwanis Club President Aaron Pruss said: “This program has two purposes. It raises funds for the Club’s support of scholarships and other activities benefiting local youth. But it also encourages Islanders to patronize local restaurants. Given the uncertain conditions created by the Coronavirus, it is not clear what the future holds for restaurants getting back to normal operations. In light of that, Kiwanis has decided to put the Diners Delight program on hold until later in the summer when we have a better idea of what the restaurants are facing.”

The Kiwanis Club will update the status of the program as soon as circumstances allow. When the sale of the “Diners Delight” booklets resumes, perhaps for a shortened period this year, the Club encourages everyone to secure a booklet and help support our Island youth and our Island restaurant community. In the meantime, Kiwanis encourages the public to continue patronizing Island restaurants and supporting their staff through takeout or delivery options, or the purchase of gift certificates, during this period of restricted operations.