To help with this uncertainty, several businesses across the region have announced plans to give free meals to those facing food insecurity. Here is a guide to some of those:
Viva La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11:30-9 p.m. Sunday
Location: 836 W. Main St., Troy and 42 N. Fountain Ave., Springfield
More info: Both Viva La Fiesta Restaurants will offer free meals for children 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday all throughout November, or until restrictions on government assistance have been lifted. To receive this offer, guests can ask staff for the “Viva Kids meal.” The restaurant will also take part in “Plate It Forward,” where guests can donate a dish for someone in need. Each meal will be represented by a receipt on the restaurant’s bulletin board, which guests can redeem for a free meal.
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Location: 1720 N. Bechtle Ave., Springfield
More info: From now until SNAP benefits are restored, all children can receive a free kids meal when visiting By Golly’s Springfield. To receive this offer, guests can mention the “SNAP Kids Meal” when ordering. Children must be present, and there is a limit of one meal per child. Additionally, the restaurant is running a food drive, where those who bring five non-perishable food items will receive a 25% discount on their meal. Guests can also purchase a kid’s meal for 50% off, which will be given to a child facing food insecurity.
Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant
Credit: Natalie Jones
Credit: Natalie Jones
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Location: 417 W. Second St., Xenia
More info: Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant will give any child from a family facing food insecurity one free kid’s spaghetti, ziti or ravioli. Additionally, those age 70 or older with a SNAP benefits card and ID will receive a free lunch spaghetti, ziti or ravioli. This offer only applies to those dining in and will last until SNAP benefits are fully restored in Ohio. No purchase is necessary. This location is also accepting donations, which will directly go toward providing these free meals.
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Location: 2311 W. Main St., Troy
More info: Similar to its sister location in Xenia, Troni Brothers Bella Bistro will give any child from a family facing food insecurity one free kid’s cheese pizza. Those age 70 or older with an ID and SNAP benefits card can also receive one free 10 inch cheese pizza. This offer only applies to those dining in and will last until SNAP benefits are fully restored in Ohio. No purchase is necessary. This location is also accepting donations, which will directly go toward providing these free meals.
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-7 p.m. Sunday
Location: 1727 Woodman Drive, Dayton
More info: The Root Beer Stande will give out a free kids meal to children who have a SNAP benefits card. All meals come with fries, a drink and a choice of hotdog, burger, grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly. No purchase is necessary. The restaurant is also accepting donations, which they will use to help those in the community facing food insecurity.
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Credit: Submitted Photo
Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Hours will be extended to 6 p.m. for free meal pick up Nov. 6-7
Location: 34 S. Broad St., Fairborn
More info: Director’s Cut Food Truck is giving out a free meal to those facing food insecurity. Each meal comes with fries, a water and a choice of hot dog, chicken tenders, deli sandwich or grilled cheese. One meal will be given out per person each day. The truck will also be accepting cash donations, as well as canned goods, diapers, baby food and hygiene products.
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Location: 215 W. Main St., Fairborn
More info: On Thursdays, Giovanni’s Fairborn will give a free meal to SNAP recipients and those who have lost their income due to the government shutdown. Guests can choose between a Thursday Meal for one or a Thursday Family Meal.
Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11:30-9 p.m. Sunday
Location: 8331 N. Main St. Dayton
More info: Children will eat free at La Fiesta Dayton from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. every day in November, or until government assistance returns. To receive this offer, guests only have to ask for the “Kids Special.” Children must be present for this offer. Additionally, the restaurant has teamed up with Northmont F.I.S.H and the Shiloh Church Food Pantry for a perishable food drive during the month. A basket will be available at La Fiesta Dayton for guests to drop off donations.
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