Donate A Toy, Get Free Tater Tot Poutine At SOMO Locations

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA – We all know about the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys For Tots program. But Toys For Tater Tots?

SOMO is doing just that.

The Manayunk eatery, which just opened a South Philly spot, is offering a great deal for charitable diner.

The weekend of Dec. 14, anyone who brings an unwrapped gift to either SOMO location will get an order of Chef Jasper Alivia’s house-made tater tot poutine free of charge.

Toys collected through Toys for (Tater) Tots will be distributed to area families in need.

On Saturday, Dec. 15 at SOMO Manayunk – located at 4311 Main St. – from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. guests can get complimentary, professional photos with Santa.

Kids 10 years of age and younger can enjoy brunch for free.

Then on Sunday, Dec. 16 Santa will move to SOMO SoPhi – located at 3101 S. 13th Street at the corner of Packer Avenue – with Santa onsite from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Again, there will be complimentary photos and free brunch for kids 10 and younger.

"This is my favorite time of the year and I wanted to do something special," said owner James Morrissey. "My eight-year-old daughter Sophia (the restaurant’s namesake) asked me if we could collect toys to give to families in need this December. I thought that was a fantastic idea, so my team decided to go all out and host a toy drive at both SOMO locations (Manayunk and South Philly), complete with photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice sculptures created by ice artist Peter Slavin, and complimentary tater tot poutine for anyone who brings unwrapped gifts during the weekend of December 14th."

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