Dining for Dollars

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Dining for Dollars is a fun family event and Friends of Palms fundraiser held at sponsoring restaurants. On designated evenings, Palms families can bring a flyer (or an image of the flyer on a mobile device) to the restaurant and the restaurant will donate a percentage of their receipts to Palms.

It's a win-win-win proposition. You get the chance to eat out with friends from Palms. The restaurant gets customers. And Palms gets funds for school programs!

Check the Dining for Dollars Restaurants list for restaurant website, locations, and phone numbers. Bring the flyer or a copy on your cell phone. Share it with your friends too!

Note: You may not solicit participation at the restaurant from regular patrons.

2025-2026 Dining for Dollars chair: Laura Kunin

May 2026

Panda Express
Any location nationwide, including our closest Panda Express at 3812 Midway (Venice Blvd. and Overland) in Culver City.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00am to midnight
Flyer
• If you order in person, show the flyer on paper or on your phone.
• If you order on the web or with the mobile app, use fundraiser code 9015411.
• Panda Express will donate 20% to Friends of Palms.
Restaurant details

April 2026

Tut's Egyptian and Rutt's Hawaiian
Monday, April 13 to Sunday April 19, 2026
Tut's: 12114 Washington Blvd.
Rutt's: 11707 Washington Place
Mention promo code PALMS. You'll get 5% off your order and the restaurant will donate 15% to Friends of Palms.
Flyer
Restaurant details

March 2026

Joe's Pizza
3400 Overland Ave #201 (between National and Venice)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:00am to 11:00pm
Mention code PALMS at purchase and Joe's will give 20% to Friends of Palms.
–and–
On any day at all, Palms staff and students can get a slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza and a drink for only $6!
Flyer
Restaurant details

February 2026

Panda Express
Any location nationwide, including our closest Panda Express at 3812 Midway (Venice Blvd. and Overland) in Culver City.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00am to midnight
Flyer
• If you order in person, show the flyer on paper or on your phone.
• If you order on the web or with the mobile app, use fundraiser code 9012890.
• Panda Express will donate 20% to Friends of Palms.
Restaurant details

--AND--

Nothing bundt Cakes
3865 Overland Avenue (Washington Blvd. and Overland) in Culver City
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00am to 8:00pm
Flyer
• If you order in person, show the flyer on paper or on your phone.
• If you order on the web or with the mobile app, use code joy.
• Nothing bundt Cakes will donate 20% to Friends of Palms.
Restaurant details

December 2025

Burger Lounge
9901 W. Washington Blvd. (at Duquesne) in Culver City and 13455 Maxella Avenue (near Glencoe) in Marina Del Rey.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Flyer
Restaurant details

November 2025

California Fish Grill - Slauson Avenue in Culver City
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:00am to 8:00pm
• Dine-in, take-out, pick-up, or have your meal delivered. If you order in person, tell your server that you support Palms Middle School. If you order online, use promo code fund2025. California • California Fish Grill will donate 25% of your order to Friends of Palms.
Flyer
Restaurant details

October 2025

MOD Pizza
Venice and Robertson
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:30am to 10:00pm
• Order in person, online, or with the MOD Pizza app, for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Use fundraiser code MODGIVES25 or bring the flyer in person.
• MOD Pizza will donate 25% of sales to Friends of Palms.
Flyer
Restaurant details

September 2025

Dave's Hot Chicken
Venice and Overland
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00pm to 8:00pm
• Order in person, online, or with the Dave's app.
• Use fundraiser code GIVE or scan the QR code on the flyer.
• Dave's will donate 20% of sales to Friends of Palms.
Flyer
Restaurant details

Fundraiser results: Palms sales totaled $977.80, producing a $195.56 donation to Friends of Palms!

Battle of the Grades

In September 2019 we had a Dining for Dollars contest!

Each grade had its own fundraiser date at the three participating locations (Culver City, Century City and Beverly Hills). Students had to sign in at the restaurant to get credit for their grade level. The grade that earned the most money for the school won a pizza and ice cream party at school for the students who participated. Best of all, Palms got 20% from each fundraiser.

If we repeat this contest, boost your grade's earnings by attending the CPK Dining for Dollars event on the correct night!

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