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7 Places to Sip for a Cause This Holiday Season

Sonoma County is serving up holiday cheer in the best way possible—through incredible wines, craft beers, and community giving! This season, seven local breweries and wineries are offering special deals and events that support the Redwood Empire Food Bank, helping ensure every family has food on the table.

So grab your glass, pack a food donation, and check out these 7 places to sip for a cause!

 

1. Cooperage Food & Coat Drive

November 2025

Cooperage is keeping our community warm this season! They’re collecting new or gently used coats and non-perishable food items throughout the month. Stop by, donate, and help make the holidays a little brighter for those in need.

VISIT COOPERAGE

 

2. Lagunitas – Hops & Holidays: Pour It Forward

Saturday, December 6

Lagunitas is kicking off the giving season with a festive public celebration complete with a vendor market and a food drive. Bring a donation and raise a pint that gives back. Nothing pairs with holiday spirit quite like holiday spirits!

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3. Wine Road Holiday Wine Trail + Market

December 6, 2025 

Wine Road is making it easy to sip, shop, and give! For every ticket purchased, $25 is donated to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Explore local wineries, enjoy festive tastings, and support our community all in one holiday outing.

GET TICKETS

 

4. HenHouse Brewing – Donate & Drink + Trivia Night

December 15

Through December 15, 2025 HenHouse is offering $1 off any draft beer when you donate a non-perishable food item—proof that good beer tastes even better when it helps local families.
 

Then join us on December 15 from 6–8 PM for Tap Out Hunger Trivia Night. Hosted by our very own Grant Writer (and Jeopardy! contestant!), Trey, it’s the perfect way to flex your brain and support a good cause.

GET TICKETS | VISIT HENHOUSE

 

5. Longboard Vineyards – Sip on the House

At Longboard, a food donation earns you a free glass of wine. Bring a donation, stay for a sip, and know your generosity is helping feed local children, seniors, and families this season.

VISIT LONGBOARD VINEYARDS

 

6. Iron Horse Vineyards – Toast with Gratitude

Iron Horse has released the newest vintage of their beloved Gratitude sparkling wine, created for the season of gathering and giving. For every bottle sold, $5 is donated to the Redwood Empire Food Bank.


Whether you’re toasting Thanksgiving, celebrating with friends, or gifting a bottle to someone special, this is a bubbly that truly gives back.

GET A BOTTLE OF GRATITUDE

 

7. Dutton Estate Winery – Fill a Bag, Taste for Free

January 2026

Ring in the New Year at Dutton Estate! Bring in a full standard grocery bag of food, and they’ll say thank you with two complimentary wine tastings. A perfect win-win outing for couples, friends, or tasting buddies!

VISIT DUTTON ESTATE WINERY

 


Drink Up & Do Good

From taprooms to tasting rooms, Sonoma County is proving that giving back can be delicious. Support these amazing partners, enjoy a festive drink, and help ensure everyone in our community can gather with dignity and nourishment this holiday season.

We’ll raise a glass to that!

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