Chazz: A Bronx Original and Aldo's Ristorante Italiano are participating in Dine Out for No Kids Hungry, a week-long national restaurant event. Through Sept. 24, both restaurants will donate five percent of sales to end childhood hunger in America.

Most area Boston Market, P. F. Chang's and Denny's restaurants are on board for the event, but Chazz and Aldo's, along with Clementine are the only two independent restaurants in the Baltimore area participating in No Kids Hungry.

“Childhood hunger is a growing problem in our country and is an issue that needs to be addressed,” said Sergio Vitale, chef and co-owner of Chazz. “We are proud to participate in No Kid Hungry and hope that everyone will come out to Chazz and Aldo’s this week to not only get a great meal but to also help those in need.”

Here's more about the national non-profit Share Our Strength.