United Way of Southwest Michigan is supporting its own cause and helping area restaurants thrive in the new year with the re-launching of its ‘Dine United’ event.

In January and February, a portion of sales at participating restaurants will be given toward United Way’s mission. All you have to do is dine at the restaurant on its designated give back days:

• Jan. 4-6 - Sandbar & Grille, St. Joseph
• Jan. 11 - St. Joe Community Taproom, St. Joseph
• Jan. 17 - Peat’s Cider Social, Stevensville
  • ($10 donated for each hour of bowling purchased)
• Every Wednesday, Jan. 17 Feb. 28 - The Brick House, Benton Harbor
• Jan. 18 - The Local, Baroda
• Jan. 18 - The Livery, Benton Harbor (5 p.m - 8 p.m.)
• Jan. 19 - Phoenix Street Cafe, South Haven
• Jan. 22 - Baguette de France, St. Joseph
• Jan. 22 - Silver Beach Pizza, St. Joseph
• Jan. 23 - Bistro On The Boulevard, St. Joseph
• Jan. 29 - Feb. 1 - Papa Vino’s Italian Kitchen, St. Joseph
  • Papa Vino’s requires a voucher to be presented - Download here
• Feb. 6 - Kitchen Tribes, South Haven
• Feb. 8 - North Pier Brewing, Benton Harbor
• Feb. 12 - Dad’s Farm, St. Joseph
• Feb. 19 - Babe’s Riverfront Bar & Grill, Benton Harbor (5 p.m. - close)
• Feb. 20 - Base Bowls & Company, St. Joseph
• Feb. 21 - The Mark III Grille & Bar, St. Joseph
• Feb. 21 - Sister Lakes Brewing Company, Dowagiac
• Feb. 22 - Hill District, Benton Harbor
• Feb. 29 - Kingfisher Cocktails & Tacos, St. Joseph
• TBD - Chili’s Grill & Bar, St. Joseph
• TBD - Full Circle Cafe, Stevensville
• TBD - Zoup!, St. Joseph

More restaurants will be added. Check United Way’s website for updates.