Join Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in the Fight Against Hunger

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Westmont, Ill. (July 2009)- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, serving fresh seafood flown in daily in two Chicago-area locations (921 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont, 630-455-9846; 798 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, 847-228-9551), offers a helping hand during these tough economic times with its Fight Hunger campaign. From July 13 through 26, purchase a dessert at either Chicago-area Pappadeaux location, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

"Even during adverse economic conditions, it's important for us to remember to give back to those that are less fortunate," says Pappadeaux's Westmont location general manager, Asogi Armstrong. "We need to help those in our own community, and this partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository is our way of helping end hunger in the Chicago area."

Pappadeaux, known for its fresh Gulf Coast seafood served in a fun and festive setting, also offers tempting treats for the sweet tooth, such as Bread Pudding, with bourbon sauce ($2.95); Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, with vanilla ice cream ($6.95); Banana Wafer Pudding ($6.75); Praline Cheesecake ($6.95); Vanilla Cheesecake, with fresh strawberries ($6.95); Key Lime Pie, in a graham cracker pecan crust ($6.95); Turtle Fudge Brownie, with pecans and vanilla ice cream ($6.95); Crème Brulée, with fresh fruit ($6.95); and Häagen-Dazs® Ice Cream ($2.95).

The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's food bank, is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people, while striving to end hunger in the community. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 600 food pantries, soup kitchen and shelters to 500,000 adults and children every year. The Food Depository is located at 4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl., Chicago. For more information, call (773) 247-FOOD, or visit http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org.

About Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is located in Chicago's western suburbs (921 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont, Ill.; 630-455-9846) and northwest suburbs (798 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill.; 847-228-9551). It is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For dinner, Pappadeaux is open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pappadeaux in Arlington Heights serves brunch from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. every Sunday. For more information or to join Pappadeaux's e-mail club, visit www.pappadeaux.com.

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