GIGGLES FOR GOOD
We Don’t Just Make a Burger We Make a Difference.
We’ve won countless awards, including ‘Best Burger in Tampa Bay’, ‘Best Cocktails’, ‘Best Brunch’, and more. However, that’s not what we’re most proud of at Gigglewaters. It’s a program we created called “Giggles for Good”.
We launched Giggles for Good shortly after we opened as a means to raise money for different local charities every week. It has become a central part of our mission and at the heart of how we connect with our community.
2018
We launched our Giggles for Good program by giving local 501c3 charities our theater to use as a fundraiser at no cost to them. We gave these organizations the ticket proceeds plus a percentage of food sales, and let them make this event their own. They added things like 50/50 raffles and information tables; some rescues even brought animals to help raise awareness and funds for so many meaningful organizations. Through our Giggles for Good program, to date, we’ve raised money for 119 different organizations across the region.
2020
When the government shutdown furloughed military families in the area, Gigglewaters found a way to bring some stress relief to a difficult time. We gave workers a fun night out without the worry of the outside world by providing everyone that was furloughed a free movie ticket and a free beer for each night the shutdown went on.
2020
In January of 2020, the Giggles for Good initiative went international to assist during the Australian wildfires. We took a whole weekend to play ‘Crocodile Dundee’ (donating 100% of ticket proceeds), we grilled shrimp on the barbie, worked with a local artist who painted Koala Bears for a silent auction, raffled tickets for local concerts and much more. Over that weekend, we raised several thousand dollars which went directly to Australian Wildlife Organizations.
2020
When the world shut down from the pandemic, we all felt helpless. That’s when we decided to funnel our energy into ‘Feeding the Frontlines’. We brought meals to hospitals, paramedics, firefighters, and other frontline workers all over the Tampa Bay area. During this time, we were able to deliver meals to thousands of people who were at the forefront of the crises.
2020
As the pandemic continued, we wanted to help more people who were affected, specifically those who had lost their jobs. That was when Gigglewaters began to give out lunches to anyone who needed it. Over a few weeks, we gave out free lunches to anyone out of work in our community.
2021
As parents grappled with the realities of sending their kids to school during an uncertain time, we launched our ‘Food For Thought’ program, giving lunches, gift cards and movie tickets to show our heartfelt appreciation to the teachers who were returning to school at such a stressful time.
2021
In November, we held our Second Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, partnering up with our friends at Daydreamers Cafe & Grill to bring a full Thanksgiving meal to Pinellas County paramedics & local firefighters who work the holidays so many of us get to celebrate with family.
2021
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we did a second large gift card delivery, bringing thank you notes stuffed with GiggleBucks to every teacher, administrator and support staff at three local schools.
2022
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, our Gigglewaters Food Truck deployed to Estero Island to serve the search and rescue teams working tirelessly in the disaster zone. These were the first boots on the ground, digging through debris, finding survivors, and facing unimaginable conditions. We provided hot meals and a moment of care to those who were giving everything to help others.
2023
When wildfires devastated communities across Maui, we wanted to offer support in the way we know best—through hospitality. We donated $5 from every “Kōkua Mai Tai” sold directly to the Maui Strong Fund. It was a small but heartfelt effort to send a little aloha from Florida to Hawaii when it was needed most.
2023
When Hurricane Idalia struck Crystal River, our Gigglewaters Food Truck was there to support the local crews keeping the city going. We served meals to firefighters, city workers, and emergency teams working long hours to clear roads, restore power, and protect their community. Feeding them was our way of saying thank you- to show up with warmth, fuel, and gratitude for the people who never stop showing up for others.
2024
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we mobilized the Gigglewaters Food Truck to bring hot meals directly to the hardest-hit areas. Partnering with World Central Kitchen, our team served 9,370 meals to impacted communities across our region. It was a powerful reminder of how food can be a source of comfort, connection, and care in the middle of crisis.
2025
When a disruption in SNAP benefits left families across Florida struggling to put food on the table, we launched a simple but meaningful solution: GiggleBags- free, bagged lunches for any child who needed one, every day until the shutdown ended. What started as a small act of care quickly became a movement, as dozens of other restaurants across the state joined us in feeding their communities. It was a powerful reminder of what can happen when people step up for each other.
The Giggles for Good Story
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