Wilmington, DE – September 26, 2007 – On Saturday, September 29th, families can support the work of their local Red Cross by dining at the Homegrown Café in Newark, DE. The evening begins at 5pm and at 7pm five different bands will be playing. “Paint the Homegrown Red - Dine Out for the American Red Cross”, is a fun and easy way for local families to be involved in supporting their Red Cross Chapter. Homegrown Café will contribute part of their proceeds from “Paint the Homegrown Café Red” to the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula, which provides 24-hour emergency assistance to local families struck by disasters such as fires and floods.

“What a delicious way to give!” said Margi Prueitt, Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula. “We are so excited that a local restaurant has partnered with Red Cross Volunteers, Delmarva Power, and the UD Red Cross Club to make it possible for you to enjoy a wonderful meal and listen to music at a great restaurant, and help the Red Cross at the same time!”