MONTEREY, Calif. — Demonstrating their unwavering commitment to community welfare, Coastal Roots Hospitality (CRH), the proud owners of renowned establishments including Rio Grill, Tarpy’s, Montrio, and Coastal Roots Events & Catering has initiated a fundraising plan to generate up to $50,000 in support of the humanitarian organization Task Force Antal.

Under the stewardship of co-owners Ken and Mona Donkersloot, CRH has donated $25,000 as a challenge to match all public donations, up to $25,000, until the culmination of 2023. Task Force Antal (TFA), a non-profit volunteer organization, specializes in crisis management and evacuation support for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, allies, and their families, primarily focusing on Afghanistan. In 2021, under a similar initiative over $51,ooo was raised for TFA.

"Beyond our commitment to faith, family, friends, and food – which is more than our motto – we see our role in the community as an opportunity to make a positive impact," stated Ken Donkersloot. CRH aims to seamlessly integrate these core values into a distinctive hospitality  experience while actively contributing to the betterment of the local community.

In the spirit of community engagement, CRH has been a steadfast supporter of local nonprofits through initiatives like the Pick It Up-Pay It Forward program. This program, which has been operational since 2020, donates 10 percent of all proceeds from carry-out orders from CRH's three restaurants to local charities. During the pandemic's peak, CRH collaborated with various local charities, contributing over $300,000 to support crucial community initiatives.

Since 2021,  CRH has continued to be a valued partner of Task Force Antal, recognizing the organization's remarkable achievements:

Successful Evacuations: Managed the safe evacuation of more than 1,400 American citizens, legal permanent residents in Afghanistan, with Special Immigrant Visa status, including several high-value assets, amid heightened security profiles.

Emergency Support: Responded to over 100,000 calls for safety, safely evacuating 7,723 individuals and providing care and sustenance to over 2,000.

Ongoing Operations: Continues to provide extraction options and coordinate crisis management operations.

Family Support: Collaborated with the White House and the Office of the Secretary of Defense to secure approval for evacuating over 1,500 US active duty soldiers' family members.

To contribute to this noble cause, visit CRH’s Task Force Antal matching donation page here or at coastalrootshospitality.com. For more information about Task Force Antal, visit www.taskforceantal.org.

Contact:

Coastal Roots Hospitality

Phone: (831) 647-1085

Website: www.coastalrootshospitality.com

Address: 2999 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Monterey, CA 93940

Individual Restaurants:

Montrio: (831) 648-8880, montrio.com

Tarpy's: (831) 647-1444, tarpys.com

Rio Grill: (831) 625-5436, riogrill.com

Coastal Roots Events & Catering: (831) 655-2999, coastalrootshospitality.com/events-and-catering