If you’ve been worried about how to stretch your grocery budget this month, you’re not alone. As the federal SNAP shutdown continues, thousands of restaurants across the country have quietly stepped up to make sure families don’t go hungry.
Below is a state-by-state list I’ve compiled of verified restaurants, cafés, diners, and small businesses offering free meals, kids’ meals, or major discounts to anyone with a SNAP or EBT card. Some are local family-run favorites, others are national chains, but all of them are doing something kind right now.
If your state isn’t listed yet, it’s not because there’s nothing happening — it’s just that I haven’t found verified offers in your area yet. (I’m updating this daily as new restaurants announce meal programs or “pay-what-you-can” options.)
Each listing includes the city, business name, what’s being offered, and when or how to claim it. I verified every one through local news or the restaurant’s official posts — no rumors, no reposted memes.
Bookmark this post, share it, and check back often — I’ll keep adding states as new offers roll in.
Arizona
| City / Area | Restaurant / Business | Offer | Details / Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Baked Chemistry Vegan Café | Pay-what-you-can “Community Plate” | Ongoing |
| Phoenix | Boycott Bar | $1 K donation + Nov 4 food drive | 6–9 p.m. Nov 4 |
| Phoenix | The Coronado PHX | Free burrito + chips for SNAP cardholders | Daily 1–5 p.m. from Nov 1 |
| Phoenix | LoveBite Dumplings | Free meals for EBT/SNAP holders | Nov 1–8 |
| Phoenix | King Pigeon | 10% off for donations + sandwich kits for families | Nov event Sat |
| Valley-wide | Macayo’s | Free cheese crisp for SNAP recipients | Month of Nov |
| Phoenix | The Pemberton | Free tacos + chips & salsa with SNAP card | Starting Oct 29 |
| Phoenix metro | Peter Piper Pizza | $2.99 one-topping pizza for kids 15 & under | Mon–Fri 2–5 PM from Nov 3 |
| Phoenix | Thunderbird Lounge | Food drive for non-perishables | Through Dec |
| Mesa | Worth Takeaway | Free Kids Meal Special for SNAP families | Starting Mon |
| Statewide | DoorDash | Waived fees for SNAP orders at partner grocers | November |
| Statewide | GoPuff | $50 free groceries ($25 x 2 credits) | November |
BAY AREA- California
| Region | Restaurant / Business | Offer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | Rusty Ladle | Free/discounted meals | Ongoing |
| San Francisco | Devil’s Teeth Baking Co. | Free pastry or sandwich | Starts Nov |
| San Francisco | Al Pastor Papi | Free tacos | Starts Nov |
| San Francisco | Tacos El Patrón | Free tacos | Starts Nov |
| East Bay | Monster Phở | Free bowls | Active |
| East Bay | Understory | Sliding-scale meals | Active |
| East Bay | Wahpepah’s Kitchen | Free/discounted meals | Starts Nov |
| East Bay | Malibu’s Burgers | Free vegan burgers | Active |
| South Bay | Tony & Alba’s Pizza | Free slices | Active |
| South Bay | Acapulco Kitchen | Free Monday meals | Nov only |
| North Bay | Winston’s | Free dinner | Nov 17 |
| Bay-Wide | KM Mushrooms | Free produce samples | Ongoing |
| Bay-Wide | Oren’s Hummus | Free pita & hummus | Starts Nov |
SoCal– California
| City / Area | Restaurant / Organization | Offer | Days / Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (Virgil Village) | Bé Ù Viet Street Food | Pay-what-you-can menu, no questions asked | Tue–Sun 11 AM–7 PM |
| Culver City | Kreung Kitchen (@ Bar & Garden) | Free chicken rice porridge (“babaw mwan”) | Sundays 2–5 PM |
| Long Beach | Bar Becky | Free kids’ meal w/ entrée + SNAP proof (pasta, fruit & ice cream) | Tue–Sat 5–9:30 PM; Sun 4–7:30 PM |
| Los Angeles (Various) | Gelson’s + Flashfood | $9 discounted produce boxes at select stores | Ongoing |
| Lynwood | Balam Mexican Kitchen | Free kids’ goodie bags (Nov 2) + community ofrenda | Nov 2 11 AM–1 PM only |
| Watts | Mid East Eats | Free grab-n-go food bags for kids | Daily starting Nov 1 |
| Compton / Countywide | Everytable | “Pay It Forward” program — free meals via Post-It credits | Ongoing |
| Silver Lake / Downtown LA / Gladys Park | Food Not Bombs | Free plant-based meals (Silver Lake Sun 2:30 PM; DTLA Sun 6–8 PM; Gladys Park Sat 12:30 PM) | Weekly Sat–Sun |
| Westside (L.A.) | Young People to the Front (YP2F) | Citywide food drive → Westside Food Bank & Hollywood Food Coalition | Nov 1 pickup available |
| Venice | Tumbleweed & Dandelion Design Studio | 15% off with ≥2 canned food donations | Nov 1 – Dec 31 |
| East Hollywood | Bé Ù Kitchen | Pay-what-you-can menu for anyone experiencing food insecurity | Tue–Sun 11 AM–7 PM |
| Mar Vista | Nourish L.A. | Walk-up pantry with fresh produce, bread, eggs, flowers | Sundays 10 AM–1 PM |
| Ontario | Tower Buzzers (United Way Food Drive) | Collecting non-expired shelf-stable food items | Ongoing |
COLORADO
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | Friendly Nick’s Butcher | Offering free meat bundles (1 lb each of ground beef, pork shoulder, chicken breast, and drumsticks or wings + ½ dozen eggs) for anyone losing SNAP benefits or federal workers unpaid during the shutdown. Must show EBT or federal ID. | Active during shutdown |
| Windsor, Greeley & Johnstown, CO | Chicken Salad Chick | Free “Little Chick Meals” for kids 12 & under, dine-in only, one per child per day, no purchase required. | Starting Oct 30 — until SNAP benefits restored |
| Weld & Larimer Counties | Weld Food Bank + Food Bank for Larimer County | Expanding emergency food access; seeing 3x increase in household registrations amid SNAP lapse. | Ongoing through November |
CONNECTICUT
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, CT | Cheeks Chicken & Waffles | Free kids’ meals for families affected by the SNAP lapse. No purchase required. Motto: “No kid should ever go hungry.” Parents can pre-purchase meals online to support others. | Starting Nov 1 — until SNAP benefits are restored |
| Hartford & Statewide | 211 Connecticut / United Way | Assisting residents in locating food pantries and meal donation programs during the SNAP funding pause. | Active statewide during shutdown |
Florida
| Region | Business / Restaurant | Offer | Days / Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | The Living Room | Free bag lunch for kids | Ongoing |
| Tampa Bay | Blind Tiger Coffee | Free kids’ meal (all locations) | Starting Nov 1 |
| Bradenton / SW FL | Chicken Salad Chick | Free kids’ meal 12 & under, dine-in only | Until SNAP restored |
| Tampa | Skipper’s Smokehouse | Kids Eat Free Thu–Sun all day | Until SNAP restored |
| Crystal River | Crackers Bar & Grill | Free kids’ meals to-go | Active |
| Safety Harbor | Gigglewaters | Free “GiggleBag” to-go lunch | Starting Nov 1 |
| Oldsmar | Jack Willie’s Bar & Grill | Free kids’ meal bags | Active |
| St. Petersburg | Pia’s Trattoria | Free Shutdown-To-Go Meal (Wed–Sun 5–6 PM) | Starting Nov 1 |
| Bradenton | Peach Cobbler Factory | Free kids’ meal combo Nov 1–2 | Weekend only |
| Fort Myers / Cape Coral | Florida Boy Burger Co. | Free kids’ meals K–12 | Active |
| SW Florida | Edible Arrangements | Free fruit cup for kids | Active |
| Palm Beach County | Rodney Mayo Restaurants | Free meals for SNAP loss / federal workers | Ongoing |
| Jacksonville | Pie Heaven Bakery Café | Free chicken pot pies for military | Active |
| Jacksonville Beach | Donatos Pizza | 75% off pizzas for EBT holders | Until benefits return |
| Jacksonville | Jerome Brown BBQ | Free meals daily (excl. Sun) | Starting Nov 1 |
| Jacksonville | Wicked Batter | Free birthday cakes for military | Active |
| Statewide | DoorDash Program | Waived fees on SNAP orders via Project DASH | November |
| Statewide | Winn-Dixie | Free delivery + donations to food banks | Through Nov |
IOWA
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, IA (statewide participation) | Taco John’s | Free beef or bean burrito + Potato Olés for anyone who asks for the “Community Support Special.” No proof or documentation required. | Through Nov 2 |
| Statewide (All Participating Taco John’s) | Taco John’s Foundation | Donating to local food banks for every “Taco Bravo” sold Nov. 6. Initiative running across Iowa during SNAP funding pause. | Nov 1–6, 2025 |
ILLINOIS — CHICAGO & SUBURBS
| City / Area | Business | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago (Logan Square & Wicker Park) | The StopAlong | Free 16″ pizza for anyone showing a SNAP card and matching ID. Available for dine-in or takeout, no phone orders. | Nov 1–16 |
| Chicago (Loop) | Manny’s Deli | Free hot meals for SNAP recipients and furloughed federal workers. Featured on CBS Chicago. | Starting Nov 1, ongoing |
| Chicago (Downtown) | Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria | Free meals for children and pregnant persons, no SNAP proof required. | Throughout November |
| Chicago (Northwest Side) | October Café | Free community meal for all, no questions asked, daily 3–5 p.m. | All of November |
| Lemont & LaGrange | Wooden Paddle Pizza | Free lunch for SNAP cardholders at both suburban locations. | Active throughout November |
| Chicago Metro | Green City Market | Providing fresh food vouchers for SNAP recipients and fundraising to sustain the voucher program. | Ongoing |
| Logan Square | Paulie Gee’s Logan Square | Free pizza for children showing SNAP card + matching ID. | Active throughout November |
| Chicago Metro (Various) | Hangry’s Restaurant | Donated 100% of Thursday sales to local food support funds. | Ongoing community events |
KANSAS & MISSOURI
| City / Area | Business | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore, MO | Ate 1 Six BBQ | Free kids’ meal for any child visiting the restaurant. | Starting Nov 1 until SNAP funding restored |
| Gardner, KS | Groundhouse Coffee & Bakery | Free breakfast burrito for anyone in need — ask for the “SNAP burrito.” | Starting Nov 1 |
| Kansas City Metro (all locations) | Hy-Vee | Free hot meal for kids ages 12 & under from 4–7 p.m.; adults can purchase same meal for $3. | Nov 3–7 |
| Kansas City, MO | Lilly’s Cantina | Free meals for all children visiting during the SNAP funding pause. | Starting Nov 1 |
| Kansas City, MO | PeachTree Restaurants | Free kids’ meals at both locations (Eastwood Trafficway & E. 12th St.). | Ongoing during shutdown |
| Independence, MO | Taco John’s | Free burrito + Potato Olés when asking for the “Community Special.” | Ongoing |
| Kansas City, MO | Thelma’s Kitchen | Free meals for children; discounted affordable meals for families. | Nov 2 onward, Mon–Fri, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. |
Indiana
| City | Restaurant / Business | Offer | Details / Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | Block Head Records | 10 free birthday boxes | Saturdays 12–5 PM |
| Richmond | Thai Thara | 100 free meals + 10% off for federal employees | Nov 2 & 9, 12–4 PM |
| Richmond | Mancino’s | Free large 1-topping pizza | Mondays |
| Richmond | Firehouse BBQ & Blues | 100 free meals (chicken + sides) | Mondays 12 PM |
| Richmond | IHOP | Free buttermilk pancakes | Tuesdays 6 AM–12 PM |
| Richmond | Sweet Blessings | Free salad, bread & cake | Wednesdays 11:30 AM |
| Centerville | 5 Arch Brewing Co. | 100 free casseroles | Saturdays 11:30 AM |
| Plainfield | Pizza King | Free pizza, breadsticks & salad | Tuesdays 11 AM–9 PM |
| Brownsburg | Rockstar Pizza | Surprise Boxes w/ buffet leftovers | Ongoing |
| New Castle | Temptations | Pay-It-Forward meals (437 funded) | Ongoing |
| New Castle | Mancino’s | Free large pizza for SNAP holders | Mondays |
| Dunkirk | Firehouse BBQ | 50 free meals | Sundays |
| Connersville | Daniel Girls Farmhouse | 50 free meals + Blessing Board | Daily |
| Anderson | Carter’s Kitchen | Free hot community meal | Daily |
| Seymour | Lola’s Modern Kitchen | Free kids’ meals + pantry drive | Ongoing |
| Seymour | Mae’s Townhouse | Free grilled cheese / biscuits & gravy | OngoingIndiana |
Louisiana
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer | Details / Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | House Brew | Free PB&J and Nutella sandwiches | Starting Nov 1; sandwich-making event Nov 12 @ 6 PM |
| Baton Rouge | Odom’s Kitchen | Free heat-and-go family meals | Call (225) 395-9821 |
| Denham Springs / Gonzales | Chicken Salad Chick | Free kids’ meals (dine-in, 1 per child) | Until SNAP benefits return |
| Baton Rouge | The Red Shoes Community Fridge | 24-hour open fridge w/ food & hygiene goods | Ongoing since 2001 |
MASSACHUSETTS
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Brighton, MA & Rockport, ME | American Flatbread | Free small “Medicine Wheel” pizza for anyone showing a SNAP card. One pizza per party per day, takeout only (not valid via delivery apps). | Nov 1 – duration of shutdown |
| Newton, MA | Blacker’s Bakeshop | “Community Bread Table” initiative — free bread on Wednesdays & Sundays. “Sponsor a Challah” program allows others to pay it forward. | Starting weekend of Nov 1, ongoing |
| Cambridge, MA | Summer Shack Cambridge + Cambridge Community Center Pantry | Guests can add $1–$5 donations or canned goods to help fund pantry meals; 100% of donations go to local food aid. | Throughout November |
| Statewide (MA) | r4 Technologies + MassGrown Exchange | Donating 10,000 lbs of fresh fruit & vegetables to MA food recovery programs; statewide registry for surplus food redistribution. | Announced Oct 31, active November |
| Taunton, MA | Kinfolks BBQ | $6 community meals Mondays; free meals available to anyone unable to pay (per WPRI report). | Active through November |
Michigan
| City / Area | Business | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caro | Starbrite Restaurant & Coney | Free take-out meals every Monday in November; open to all, no ID or SNAP card required. | Mondays in November, 12 PM – 4 PM |
| Holland / Zeeland | Ridge Point Community Church Food Truck Event | Hundreds of free meals from local food trucks; no questions asked. | Saturday, Nov 8, 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Statewide | Michigan Food Bank Council | $4.5 million allocated to expand emergency food assistance across all 83 counties. | Ongoing throughout November |
NEBRASKA
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Omaha, NE | Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering | Free soup and cornbread for anyone in need — no questions asked. Owner Gladys Harrison says she’ll continue the effort until federal benefits resume. | Active during shutdown |
| Omaha, NE | Noli’s Pizza | Donated over $15,000 worth of food to local families. Customers can prepay meals online or via GoFundMe to feed others. | Ongoing through November |
| Douglas County & Surrounding Areas | Community Donations via Noli’s GoFundMe | Public encouraged to fund prepaid meals for neighbors affected by SNAP halt. | Open-ended — while shutdown continues |
New Jersey
| City | Restaurant | Offer | Days/Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | Tony’s Baltimore Grill | Free kids’ meals for SNAP families | Daily while supplies last |
| Cherry Hill | K&A Bagel Cafe | Free bags of bagels to those affected by benefit pause | Wed–Sun ~12:50–1 p.m. (CBS News) |
| Nutley | The Oakley | Free kids’ meals & free cheese pizzas for veterans/seniors/dis‐abled | Until SNAP benefits restored |
| Ocean City | Sunrise Cafe | Free breakfast for kids dining with parent showing SNAP card | Daily 7 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Pine Brook | Dough Dash Pizza | Free small pizza to SNAP proof holders | While pause lasts |
| Red Bank/Toms River | JBJ Soul Kitchen | Free three‐course meals for furloughed federal employees/SNAP-affected | Regular service hours |
| Vernon | The Tracks Deli | Free bagged lunch (sandwich + chips + water) | Starting Nov 1, until restored |
| Waretown | Lighthouse Tavern | Free simple meals Monday evenings for benefit-affected individuals/families | Mondays 4 p.m.–8 p.m. |
New Mexico
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque (South Valley) | Tacos El Muchacho Alegre | Free corn dogs + tacos for kids; matches donations | Starts Sat Nov 1 |
| Albuquerque (Uptown / University Area) | Urban Hot Dogs Company | Free “Kids Special” meal daily | Ongoing until SNAP restored |
| Statewide / Metro Area | Big Jim’s Farm | Free “u-pick” produce | While supplies last |
| Albuquerque Metro | Sam’s Butcher’s Block | Discounted care package (15 lb meat bundle) | Ongoing |
| Online / Statewide | Bernina Gray Free-Meal Map | Interactive map of participating restaurants | Updated daily |
New York
| Borough / City | Restaurant | Offer | Date / Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria (Queens) | Bel Aire Diner | Free 100 meals | Mon, Nov 17 starting 5 p.m. |
| Harlem (Manhattan) | FieldTrip | Free meals for first 100 SNAP cardholders | Mon, Nov 3 |
| Brooklyn | Gunther’s | Free 100 bowls of soup | Mon, Nov 10 at 4 p.m. |
| Brooklyn | Kyo Brooklyn | Free croissant + drip coffee with SNAP/EBT card | Nov 1 |
| Bed-Stuy (Brooklyn) | Je t’aime Pâtisserie | Free coffee, tea & pastry for SNAP/EBT; option to donate breakfast | Starting Nov 1 |
| Bed-Stuy (Brooklyn) | Welcome Home Bakery & Coffee | Donation drive for non-perishables & baby products → food pantry | Ongoing |
NORTH CAROLINA & SOUTH CAROLINA
| City / Area | Business | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, NC | Choplin’s Restaurant | Free home replacement meals for federal workers missing paychecks, no questions asked. | Ongoing during shutdown |
| Charlotte, NC | Cuzzo’s Cuisine | Free meals for federal workers with ID (menu includes wings, mac & cheese, shrimp, salad, and a drink). | Tues–Thurs during shutdown |
| Durham & Chapel Hill, NC | Guglhupf Bakery & Café | Free loaf of bread to anyone showing an EBT card in person. | Starting Nov 1, normal hours |
| Charlotte, NC | Manolo’s Bakery | Free birthday cakes for federal workers through its Cake Project charity. | Ongoing during shutdown |
| Charlotte, NC | Ruby Sunshine | Free weekday meals (up to $20) for federal workers at all Charlotte locations. | Weekdays through Oct |
| Rock Hill, SC | Jack’s Café & Wine Bar | Free kids’ meals for children affected by SNAP cuts; just ask for the “Kids Meal Program.” | Ongoing during shutdown |
| Columbia, SC | Luca’s Wood Fire Pizza | Free kids’ meals for families who lost SNAP benefits; show SNAP card + ID. | Starting Nov 1 |
| Lexington, SC | Hwy. 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries | Free kids’ meals daily (ages 12 & under); grocery box giveaways available. | Through Oct 30 |
| Elgin, SC | Gyromania Grill | Donating leftover fresh food to families in need; “Love Thy Neighbor” board for pay-it-forward meals. | Ongoing |
| Columbia, SC | Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill | Setting up free family meals on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Email to reserve. | Through Nov |
| Columbia, SC | Bubba’s Pub-N-Grub | Free pizza for SNAP families or federal employees (Tuesdays & Thursdays). | Starting Nov 4 |
| Statewide SC | One SC Fund Initiative | Emergency fund activated to support regional food banks and feeding partners statewide. | Active throughout Nov |
Ohio
| City / Area | Restaurant / Business | Offer | Details / Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville / Polaris | Chicken Salad Chick | Free kids’ meals (1 per child, dine-in only) | Until SNAP benefits are restored |
| Marion | Bucci’s Italian Restaurant | Free hot family-style pasta meal | Tue–Thu, 2:30–4:30 PM, dine-in only |
| Cincinnati / Milford / Covington (Tri-State) | By Golly’s Pizza Co. & The Works Pizza Co. | Free kids’ meals; food-donation boxes onsite | Until SNAP benefits return |
| Hocking County (Central OH) | The Feed | Free meals for families affected by SNAP pause | Ongoing |
| Columbus / Central OH | Chicken Salad Chick (additional area locations) | Free kids’ meals with no purchase required | Until benefits resume |
OKLAHOMA
| City / Area | Business | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Metro | Corey B. Cookin’ Seafood & More | Free bags of seasoned chicken, fish, potatoes, rice, and vegetables for SNAP recipients; no purchase required. | Starting Nov 1, ongoing during SNAP shutdown |
| Mustang, OK | Del Rancho | Free cheeseburgers for furloughed federal workers and SNAP cardholders; accepting donations through Del Rancho Hunger Support Trust. | Starting Nov 1, ongoing |
| Mustang, OK | Whisk Takers Micro Bakery | Baking and distributing fresh goods for families in need; accepting local donations. | Ongoing |
| Yukon, OK | 405 Pizza Co. | $8.99 “Pay-It-Forward Pizza” program — anyone in need can message or call to claim a prepaid pizza. | Available daily during shutdown |
| Metro Area / Statewide | Oklahoma Smoke BBQ | “The Oklahoma Line” — prepaid meal wall where customers buy meals for anyone in need; recipients take pinned receipts for free food. | Ongoing |
| Statewide / Norman-Based | Crock Star Dinner Club LLC | Free prepackaged grocery bags for families at risk of losing SNAP; must show EBT card. Donations accepted via Facebook. | Starting Nov 1, while supplies last |
Oregon & SW Washington
| City / Area | Restaurant / Organization | Offer | Hours / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham | Legacy Coffee Co. | Free sack lunch + community pantry | Daily 6:30 AM–5 PM |
| Portland (Reed) | Heretic Coffee | Free breakfast | M–F 8–2; Sat–Sun 9:30–2 |
| Multiple | AG Burrito | Free “SNAP Burrito” | Starting Nov 1 |
| Oregon City | Farmers Market | $20 EBT tokens + Double Up Food Bucks | Sat 10–2 |
| Happy Valley | Nan’s Taqueria | Free meals for SNAP families | Starting Nov 1 |
| Happy Valley | Hog Wild BBQ | Free meal + Sat grocery bags | Ongoing |
| Portland (Parkrose) | El Sombrero | Free SNAP meal (chicken / beef) | Daily |
| Portland / Vancouver | Grassa | Free kids’ pasta meal | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Old Town PDX | GeekEasy Anime Café | Free bento + drink | Daily |
| Tri-State Chain | Laughing Planet Café | Free adult/kid meal (no proof needed) | Ongoing |
| Tualatin | Donut Land | Free Snap Breakfast | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Central Eastside | Salvi PDX | Free pupusas for SNAP families | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Woodstock | Pizzeria Stellina @ Heist Pod | Free calzone + donation option | Starts Nov 1 |
| Vancouver | Bleu Door Bakery | Free Shutdown Meal | Tues–Sun 8–2 |
| N. Vancouver | Creekside BBQ | Free Shutdown Special | Tue–Sun 11–8 |
| N. Portland | Feral | Free beans & rice bowls Sat 12–3 | Ongoing |
| NE Portland | Mikiko Mochi Donuts | Free donut + coffee with Oregon Trail card | Daily |
| Statewide | Harlow Café | Free chili bowl (“SNAP Meal”) | Starting Nov 1 |
| PDX / SW WA | Sunny’s Diner | Free bread for SNAP recipients & federal workers | Daily 7 AM–3 PM |
| Portland | Norah | Two free meals per guest | 12–3 PM & 4–9 PM |
Pennsylvania
| City / Area | Business | Offer | Details / Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Juana Tamale (1941 E Passyunk Ave) | Free kids’ meal (two tacos or quesadilla + chips, rice, beans & churro) for families with SNAP card | Walk-in only; limit one per child; starting Nov 1 |
| Pottstown / Montgomery Co. | Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant (501 W Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown) | Free kids’ meals for families showing SNAP card; meals like spaghetti & meatball or penne pomodoro | Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 1 p.m.–8 p.m.; until SNAP restored |
| Archbald (Lackawanna Co.) | Pete N’ Reenie’s (Archbald) | “Brown Bag Meals” — sandwiches + snacks — free for anyone in need, no questions asked | Starts Nov 1; pickup or dine-in; call ahead optional |
| Philadelphia (Italian Market) | Center City Pretzel Co. (816 Washington Ave) | Free three soft pretzels for anyone presenting SNAP EBT card | From Nov 1 until funding resumes |
| Cherry Hill (NJ-border) | K&A Bagel Cafe (1426 Rte 70 E, Cherry Hill NJ) | Free bags of bagels (take-and-freeze) for those impacted by the SNAP benefit pause | Wednesdays–Sundays, 12:50 p.m.–1 p.m.; while supplies last |
Texas
| Region | Restaurant / Café | Free Meal Offer | Dates / Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco / Temple | Cha Community | Free community meals w/ or w/o SNAP proof | Nov 1 + ongoing |
| Copperas Cove | Cream Pies & Fries | Free biscuits & gravy + eggs for seniors | Active |
| Copperas Cove | Texas Meltdown | Free grilled cheese for kids | Active |
| Burleson → Southlake | Chicken Salad Chick | Free Kid’s Meal per child, dine-in only | Until SNAP restored |
| Mansfield | El Primos | Free meal kits (Mon 4–6 PM) + food/toy drive (Sat 9–11 AM) | November |
| Richardson / Flower Mound | Wizard’s Sports Café + Rocco’s Italian Café | Free kids’ meals, dine-in only | Until SNAP restored |
| Venus | Biundo’s Pizzeria | Free 10″ cheese pizza Tuesdays | Starting Nov 4 |
| Denton | The Chestnut Tree | Free kids’ meals + food donation drive | Active |
| Wise County | Gigi’s Grill | Free meals for kids | Active |
| Gainesville | Goodies on Commerce | Free grilled cheese meals for kids | Active |
| McKinney | King Kups | Free quesadillas for kids < 18 | Starting Nov 1 |
Tennessee
| City | Business | Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | Pizza Hoss | Free large pizza + garlic knots for SNAP recipients; every Thursday in November if shutdown continues. | Address: Knoxville, TN (owner Amanda Jablonski, referenced in article) |
| Knoxville, TN | Yassin’s Falafel House | Pledging to feed those affected by SNAP cuts; working to deliver food directly to SNAP recipients. | Address: Knoxville, TN (news article mentions) |
UTAH
| City / Area | Business / Organization | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, Park City & Tooele, UT | Mumbai House | Free family meals daily (chicken tikka masala or vegetable coconut kurma with rice & naan). Available at all 3 locations — no questions asked. | Active during shutdown |
| Clearfield, UT | Something Wicked Coffee | Free breakfast (“SNAP Breakfast”) for individuals & families, 8 a.m.–12 p.m., no proof required. Closed Mondays. | Starting Nov 1 |
| Orem & Saratoga Springs, UT | Yummy’s Korean BBQ & Sushi | Free fried rice for families affected by SNAP pause — “as long as we can.” | Starting Nov 1 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Sweet Hazel & Co. Bistro & Bakeshop | “Feed it Forward” meals paid by community — grab a receipt and exchange for a free vegan meal. 150 meals donated so far. | Ongoing |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Doki Doki Dessert Café | 15 free desserts daily for anyone affected by shutdown; donations expand number served. | Daily through November |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Sugar House Coffee | “Community Gift Card” — add or use funds for free warm meals, no questions asked. | Ongoing |
| Salt Lake Valley, UT | Girls Who Smash (Food Truck) | Free loaded fries & water for anyone in need. About 60 free meals weekly; moves near major bus lines. | Starting Nov 2 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Bhansa Ghar | Free meals for those affected by SNAP or shutdown + free Veterans Day meals Nov 11. | Ongoing |
| Salt Lake County (SLC & Sandy) | Mark Miller Subaru | Free boxed lunches available at both Wasatch Front dealerships, no questions asked. | Entire month of November |
| Payson, UT | Bevvy’s Soda Shop | Free biscuits-and-gravy meal for first 100 customers; “mention Bevvy Breakfast.” | Nov 1, 8 a.m. start |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Food Justice Coalition + Square Kitchen Eatery | “Shared Plate Project” — free ready-to-eat meals for families via online signup & pickup Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Through Nov 30 |
| Logan, UT & Idaho locations | Himalayan Flavor | Free daily meal for families; discreet assistance available with ID. | Until shutdown ends |
WEST VIRGINIA
| City / Area | Business | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins, WV | Darren’s Pizza Shack | Free kids’ calzone or personal pizza. | Mondays, 4–8 p.m. (Nov) |
| Elkins, WV | El Gran Sabor | Free kids’ meal (choice from limited menu). | Tuesdays, 4–8 p.m. |
| Elkins, WV | Steer Steak House | Free kids’ meal with adult buffet purchase. | Tuesdays, 4–8 p.m. |
| Elkins, WV | Las Trancas | Free kids’ meal from limited menu. | Wednesdays, 4–8 p.m. |
| Elkins, WV | El Toro Steak House | Free burger or chicken nugget kids’ meal. | Thursdays, 4–8 p.m. |
| Elkins, WV | K&K’s Cafe | Choice of kids’ meal. | Fridays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Elkins, WV | Mona’s Egg Rolls (Walmart) | Free meal for children. | Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Elkins, WV | Delmonte Market | Free hot dog + ice cream meal. | Saturdays, 12–4 p.m. |
| Elkins, WV | Clementine’s Cantina | Free quesadilla or taco meal for kids. | Sundays, 4–9 p.m. |
| Buckhannon, WV | The Daily Grind | Free nugget meal (2–8 p.m.) or kids buffet (5–7:30 p.m.). | Mondays |
| Buckhannon, WV | Stone Tower Brews | Free kids’ meal all day. | Tuesdays |
| Buckhannon, WV / Rock Cave | Route 20 Diner | Free kids’ meal (excluding Veterans Day). | Tuesdays, 4–7 p.m. |
| Buckhannon, WV | Momma Roma | Free kids’ pizza or chicken tenders. | Wednesdays, 4–7 p.m. |
| Buckhannon, WV | Awaken Appalachian + Supercoated Snack Shop | Free meal at Buckhannon City Park. | Thursdays, 4–5:30 p.m. |
| Buckhannon, WV | Firehouse Dawgs | BOGO hot dogs + corndogs. | Fridays, 2–7 p.m. |
| Rock Cave, WV | Coe’s Country Store | Free kids’ biscuits and gravy. | Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
| Buckhannon, WV | Gingrollandpansit | Free kids’ meal at North End Park (except Nov 1). | Saturdays, 4–5:30 p.m. |
| Buckhannon, WV | Taco Bell | Free taco per child. | Sundays, 4–8 p.m. |
| Upshur County, WV | FC Liquidations + Traveling Dawgz | Free kids’ meal. | Nov 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Upshur County, WV | Shafty’s BBQ + Shaver’s Heavy Duty Truck Repair | Free kids’ meal + discounted adult meals. | Nov 9 |
| Buckhannon, WV | CJ Maggies + Jaws BBQ | Announced plans for free meals — details pending. | Ongoing updates |
| Morgantown, WV | Crab Shack Caribba | 50 free meals per day for residents during shutdown. | Ongoing daily |
WISCONSIN
| City / Area | Business | Offer / Details | Dates / Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | Juanito’s Pizza | Free cheese pizza for families with kids 12 & under. Must show ID + SNAP/EBT card. | Starting Nov 1 until SNAP restored |
| Fitchburg, WI | Ollie’s Restaurant | “Pay-what-you-can” menu for kids & adults, one meal per person per day. | Tues–Thurs lunch & dinner |
| Madison, WI | JustVeggiez | Free Hot Dog Kid’s Meal for children, dine-in only. One meal per child, no online orders. | Starting Nov 1 until SNAP restored |
| Statewide (WI) | Taco John’s | Free burrito + Potato Olés when asking for “Community Special.” | Ongoing during shutdown |
| Columbia Heights, WI | Heights Pizza Man | Free pizza slices, salads, and cheesebread for anyone in need, no questions asked. | Ongoing |
| Columbia Heights, WI | Yummy Bites | Free warm waffles (2–4 p.m.) daily for anyone in need. | Starting Nov 3, ongoing |
| Statewide | FoodShare Wisconsin | State-run emergency resources active for SNAP recipients during shutdown. | Effective Nov 1 |
