Breakfast with a heart - Fundraiser for CPY

Celebrate the spirit of giving this holiday season at Del Monte Grill & Cafe, located at 2030 North Fremont next to the Monterey Bay Travelodge. Enjoy breakfast (served all day!) and support Community Partnership for Youth. Community Partnership for Youth (CPY) is a prevention program providing positive alternatives to gangs, drugs and violence while reinforcing individual strengths. Throughout December 2024, Chef Manuel Aviles, owner of Del Monte Grill & Cafe, and his wife, General Manager, Malyory Aviles, will generously donate 15% of the revenue from breakfast purchases to the organization when diners mention Community Partnership for Youth.

Delicious breakfast classics include an array of 16 diverse omelets, from meat lovers to veggie, and much more, six variations of Eggs Benedict such as Turkey/Avocado, Spanish, Baby Shrimp and more, Huevos Rancheros, Eggs Florentine, Chocolate Chip and Blueberry Pancakes, French Toast and more.

According to Shari Hastey, Executive Director of Community Partnership for Youth, “"We are incredibly grateful to Chef/Owner Manuel Aviles of Del Monte Grill & Cafe for his generous support of Community Partnership for Youth. This holiday season, their kindness and commitment to our mission will help us continue to inspire and empower young people in our community. Thank you for making a difference, one breakfast at a time!"

Manuel Aviles, Chef/Owner of Del Monte Grill & Café explains, “We very much support the work that Community Partnership for Youth has done for over 30 years and are happy to contribute to their important work in our community.”

About Community Partnership for Youth

Community Partnership for Youth (CPY) was formed in the spring of 1991 as a grassroots community response to a tragedy when a promising Seaside High student-athlete, Ramon Avila, was shot and killed during an alleged drug deal. Local community leaders vowed to find a solution to spiking crime in the neighborhood and its effects on their most vulnerable children and youth.

Citizens from many parts of the community collaborated to find ways of protecting children from violence, crime, and drugs. They discovered that prevention beginning at the elementary school level was the key. CPY’s founding committee found that their most at-risk students were all too often left unsupervised and without guidance in early childhood. They also learned, what has since become widely publicized, that the hours between 2pm and 6pm are the prime time for violent juvenile crime and the time when kids are most likely to be victims of violent crime.

It was with these ideas in mind that Community Partnership for Youth (CPY) was created. CPY is a prevention program providing alternatives to gangs, drugs, and violence. The program consists of an Afterschool Mentor/Tutor program, a 6 week all-day Summer Program, a Middle School Leadership Program, a High School Life Skills, Leadership & Job Preparation Program, a One on One Mentoring Program, and a Visual and Performing Arts Academy.

For more information, call (831) 394-4279 and check out www.cpy.org.

About Chef Manuel Aviles – Owner of Del Monte Grill & Cafe

Chef Manuel Aviles, owner of Del Monte Grill & Cafe on North Fremont, has been a cornerstone of Monterey’s culinary scene for decades. Originally from El Salvador, Manuel moved to the area in 1984, growing up near Cannery Row. He found that he enjoyed helping his family with cooking. He spent 20 years perfecting his craft at Pebble Beach’s renowned Tap Room and Stillwater Grill. In 2005, he opened Del Monte Grill & Cafe, a beacon of hospitality and warmth, now conveniently located adjacent to the Monterey Bay Travelodge since 2022.

General Manager Malyory Aviles has over 20 years in hospitality and handles all of the group business and catering. She also was a manager of McDonald’s in Monterey and Pacific Grove for 15 years.

Del Monte Grill & Cafe is a family-friendly destination where guests of all ages can indulge in a diverse menu of culinary delights. From signature dishes like Chicken a la Roma and Prawns Ranchero to breakfast favorites like mouthwatering waffles and fluffy omelets, hearty Angus burgers, sizzling fajitas, and more, Del Monte Grill & Cafe offers something to satisfy every palate.

With exceptional customer service as a hallmark, Chef/Owner Manuel and his dedicated team prioritize customer satisfaction, ensuring every visit is memorable. They offer full-service catering, a banquet room for up to 80 guests, a cozy meeting space for 20, al fresco dining for 30 guests. Whether enjoying a casual meal or hosting an event, Del Monte Grill & Cafe is the ultimate Monterey dining destination.

Del Monte Grill & Café is open Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. For more information, call (831) 920-2997 or check out www.delmontegrillandcafe.com