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Sierra Donor Services Partners with East Patio Méxicano
August 31, 2026
The collaboration brings lifesaving awareness to diners in East Sacramento
Sierra Donor Services (SDS) announces its “Meals with Meaning” partnership with East Patio Méxicano in East Sacramento, California, aimed at expanding community awareness around the importance of registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor.
SDS’ partnership with East Patio Méxicano is an additional “Meals with Meaning” collaboration focused on bringing families and community members together to encourage conversations about the profound impact of organ, eye and tissue donation. Each day, nearly 100,000 people across the country are waiting for a life-saving transplant, with California nearly making up 20% of the wait list. East Patio Méxicano is helping to address this by placing table tent signage and checkbook inserts at their establishment to share information about organ donation and direct guests to SDS’ website, where they can learn more and register to become a donor, without disrupting the dining experience or at any cost to East Patio Méxicano.
“Thank you, Sierra Donor Services, for the incredible work you do. I see so many people enduring unimaginable hardship while waiting for a life-saving transplant, and far too few people are registered as organ donors,” said Stella Munoz, owner of East Patio.
“In many cases, it’s simply because they don’t realize how important organ donation truly is. As a parent of a son with health challenges, the thought that he could one day need a transplant and face a long wait is deeply frightening. That’s why we’re honored to partner with Sierra Donor Services to help raise awareness about the life-changing impact of organ donation. Together, we can encourage more people to register as donors and give others the precious gift of hope and life.”
About East Patio Méxicano
East Patio Méxicano is a locally owned and operated Mexican restaurant committed to serving authentic dishes using fresh ingredients from local farmers’ markets while providing a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every guest experience is top-notch. This Mexican restaurant features many classics, including tacos, fajitas, and margaritas. They are dog-friendly and offer plenty of parking and outdoor patio seating.
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About Sierra Donor Services
Sierra Donor Services (SDS) serves nearly three million people in Northern California and Northern Nevada. We are an exceptional team of professionals dedicated to saving and improving lives by connecting organ and tissue donation to the patients who need them. We strive to extend the reach of each generous donor’s gift to those who are always profoundly grateful for them.