CAVA, a Mediterranean fast food chain, is opening a Virginia Beach location on Friday.
To celebrate, it’s hosting a Community Day Event the day before.
On Thursday, customers can get a free lunch or dinner (one bowl or pita per person) at the Lynnhaven neighborhood restaurant, 2808 Sabre Street — the former Pop’s Diner location. They can also make a credit card donation to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore. CAVA will match up to $1,000.
Since 2019, the company’s Community Day program has donated more than $500,000 to more than 60 nonprofits, many of which focus on improving food security, according to a news release.
Registration for the free meals is required.Time slots are 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. only. Details and tickets, bit.ly/CAVAVB .