By Robert Haugh

On Tuesday, January 17 at 11 a.m., Mendocino Farms opens its first Santa Clara store at Mission Park Marketplace near Mission College Boulevard and Montague Expressway.

The popular fast-casual eatery has 10 other locations in the Bay Area.

Half of the proceeds from the Santa Clara grand opening will go to No Kid Hungry. 

Customers will get a free entree by creating a My Mendo account and selecting “NorCal-Santa Clara” as their favorite location. But you have to do it prior to the grand opening.

Attendees can enter to win a free catering package for their offices by entering a business card raffle at the register on Tuesday.

Mendocino Farms said in a press release that they will employ more than 80 full and part-time employees at the Santa Clara location.

Mendocino Farms Santa Clara’s daily hours of operation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.