F.I.R.S.T. is an unique organization, one of the first of its kind founded by independent restaurateurs in the country!

In 1993 a small group of independent South Towns restaurant owners met to find an effective way to give something back to their communities. Their goal was to assist neighbors, the people who have contributed to the success of their restaurants over the years.


pictured above is our end of 2008 $1000 Travel Voucher Winner, Carol S. of Blasdell, NY. Also pictured are some of the F.I.R.S.T. Group member restaurant owners.


The group's mission is expressed in their motto... "Neighbors Serving Neighbors"


Please click here to view some of the organizations that are currently selling Gift Certificates
Everybody Wins With F.I.R.S.T.!
Through the combined efforts of the members, the F.I.R.S.T. dinner gift certificate program has to date contributed over $450,000 to the Southtowns community benefiting many charitable organizations.

Here's How It Works:
F.I.R.S.T. provides charitable organizations with any number of $10 dinner gift certificates redeemable at any of the FIRST Group member restaurants.

The charitable organizations then sell the gift certificates to the public at the face value ($10).

At the end of the promotion, the charitable organization keeps 30% of the proceeds ($3 for each certificate sold). The remaining proceeds ($7 per ticket) and any unsold tickets are sent back to F.I.R.S.T..

Fantastic Benefits For All!

Charitable organizations raise funds for their programs.

People buying the certificates help support their favorite charities (tax deductible) and enjoy a delicious dinner in one their favorite Southtowns restaurants.

AND...each year at our January Meeting, we pull from all the gift certificates redeemed during the past year and award one lucky person a $1000 travel voucher from Trade Winds Travel, Blasdell NY. So be sure to put your name and phone number on the end of the gift certificate before giving it to the cashier.

F.I.R.S.T. members and their staffs get to showcase their products and services to their neighbors and customers while helping to support those who support them...the community.
For more information or to get your charitable organization involved with F.I.R.S.T., please Click Here to fill out our contact form or contact:

Rick Manzone, F.I.R.S.T. Group Director

Phone: 716-240-6700
NOTE: This is my home phone. If I am unable to answer, please leave a message with your organization name, your name, your phone number, best time to call. Thank you

or
Email me at: rick@firstchoicedining.com

Thank you



Here are some of the organizations currently selling F.I.R.S.T. Group gift certificates:

Springville Middle School
Ten Lives Club Springville
Boys and Girls Club Eden
Boys and Girls Club Springville
Eden Co Op Nursery
St. Mary's On the Lake School
Lake Effect Chorus
North Collins High School
St. David's Church West Seneca
Armor Bible
Aurora Waldorf School
Canisius College
Blasdell Elementary PTA
Hamburg High School Band
Eden Girl Scouts
Epiphany of Our Lord Church
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Truman School Lackawanna
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