Shannon Rose Irish Pub Clifton Raises $3,500 for St. Peter’s Haven Food Pantry at Empty Bowls Fundraiser in Clifton, NJ

Doherty Enterprises, Inc. announced today its popular Shannon Rose Irish Pub in Clifton, NJ donated several large trays of their signature beef chili to help Clifton’s only food pantry, St. Peter’s Haven, raise $3,500 to help fight food insecurity in the local area.

Shannon Rose donated several trays of beef chili to St. Peter’s Haven’s Empty Bowls fundraiser event which was held on November 10th. Empty Bowls, a community initiative focused on combating food insecurity, gathered local supporters for a delightful fundraising dinner. The $30-per-person event featured Shannon Rose’s beef chili, as well as dishes from other local restaurants, which were served in beautifully handcrafted ceramic bowls. Attendees enjoyed the savory chili while learning about food insecurity in the area while ultimately supporting St. Peter’s Haven Food Pantry’s crucial mission.

“At Shannon Rose, we take great pride in being part of the Clifton community and supporting causes like St. Peter’s Haven,” said Shannon Doherty Portell, Vice President of Brand Development of Doherty Enterprises.  “It’s heartwarming to witness the community come together over a shared meal to make a difference. We’re so happy Shannon Rose and our incredible chili were able to play a role.”

Liz Loden, organizer of the Empty Bowls event for St. Peter’s Haven, commended Shannon Rose’s dedication, noting, “Shannon Rose has been a tremendous ally in our fight against hunger. Their continuous support and delicious chili significantly bolstered our fundraising efforts. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity.”

Moreover, in addition to their chili donation at the Empty Bowls event, Shannon Rose has upheld a tradition of goodwill by providing holiday lunches for the dedicated volunteers and staff at St. Peter’s Haven Food Pantry for the past two years.

“People enjoyed the event and chili so much, they’ve asked us to hold the event again next year,” said Loden.

St. Peter’s Haven Food Pantry plays a vital role in Clifton, catering to over 2,600 individuals monthly by providing essential groceries, including nonperishable items, bread, meat, produce, and more, to alleviate hunger in the community.

Located at Clifton Commons at 98 Kingsland Road, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub combines Irish roots with a commitment to serving the local community.

About The Shannon Rose Irish Pub:

Since 2007, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub has provided its guests with the most authentic Irish experience this side of the Atlantic. With locations in Clifton and Ramsey, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub transports its guests to the Emerald Isle through its scratch-made food, Dublin-like atmosphere, and the hospitality that the Irish are famous for. Featuring more than 30 beers on tap – including Guinness, Harp, and Smithwick’s – a wide selection of premium scotch malts and Irish whiskeys.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 160 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Florida and Georgia, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 13 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 34th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,00 people and donated over $5.3 million directly back to those in need. (www.DohertyInc.com).