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Maria’s Cares

What Food & Love Means to Maria's

Indulge in a meal that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also warms your heart. At our restaurant, we believe in giving back to the community. With every dish you savor, know that you’re also contributing to local and national charities close to our hearts. Because for us, food and love are synonymous. Join us in our mission to spread nourishment and kindness, one plate at a time.
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The Big Cheese Award

Would you like to recognize a Stand Out Student in your class?

Our “Big Cheese Award” is a great way to acknowledge the accomplishments of the high achievers in our communities. This award entitles the recipient to one FREE Kids Meal at any Maria’s Italian Kitchen Location. To learn more about our Big Cheese Award, please Contact Us using our online form.

Fundraising at Maria's

Raise Money for your School, Charity, or Team!

When you allow us to host your fundraiser at one of our restaurant locations, you can earn up to 20% of food and soft beverage sales for your organization. For more information, or to set up your fundraiser, please call your local Maria’s Italian Kitchen location, or Contact Us using our online form.

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Who We Supported in 2023

Maria's Italian Kitchen Dedication Shines Through Our Support of Both Local and National Charities, Making a Difference in Countless Lives.

American Red Cross

Army A Club

Bright Stars School

California State Parks Foundation

Carousel Ranch

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Delta Delta Delta Foundation

Determined to Succeed

Downtown Women’s Center

Friendly House LA

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Habitat for Humanity International

Hami-Hi Alumni Association

Hammer Museum

IAMLA, Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration

Library Foundation of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mission

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

National Park Foundation

New Horizons North Hills

No Kid Hungry

Operation Gratitude

Piece by Piece

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

RYLA FOUNDATION

SHE ANGELS FOUNDATION

Swipe Out Hunger

The Patriot Project

The Salvation Army (Western Territory)

The Sierra Club Foundation

The Uni High Education Foundation

UCLA Foundation PRICE CENTER

UCLA Foundation UNDERGRADUATES

Valley Food Bank (Rescue Mission Alliance )

Villa Esperanza Services

Village for Vets

West Point Association of Graduates (Parents Fund)

Woman to Woman JVS

If you would like to get involved in these donation efforts…