Occasions are robust proper now. Whether or not you’ve been furloughed due to the federal government shutdown, are navigating feeding your loved ones with out SNAP (the Supplemental Vitamin Help Program), or are going through any sort of monetary hardship, you’re joined by households throughout San Antonio who’re additionally going through meals insecurity.
You aren’t alone.
With groceries costlier than they’ve ever been, consuming out is not the costliest method to feed your loved ones. We’ve complied a listing of eating places and sources throughout San Antonio who’re working to make sure that low-cost meals can be found for teenagers and adults every single day of the week.
If the pandemic taught us something, it’s that so many people are only one calamity or change in circumstances away from actively serving to others to needing their assist. In case you or your loved ones members are in want of help, please attain out to the San Antonio Meals Financial institution. They’re right here to assist! However they aren’t the one useful resource on the market: make sure to regulate social media without spending a dime pantries popping up all around the metropolis in response to rising want for meals. ACM editor Natalie is working with Sophie and Justin, homeowners of the Unfold the Loaves bakery in Helotes, to supply each pantry fundamentals and contemporary bread to households in want, with no questions requested. In case you’re on the Northside (particularly in Helotes), you’ll discover contemporary baked items throughout enterprise hours (Wednesday – Saturday, 9am – 2pm) and non-perishables outdoors the bakery 24/7. Merely take what you want. Donations are all the time welcome!
San Antonio is a metropolis with a powerful sense of group — and that’s what we love about it! If your enterprise is providing free or lowered meals, reductions for furloughed employees, or different sources then we need to hear from you! We’d love to incorporate you on this listing. Sharing info helps us present everybody with essentially the most up-to-date listing.
Jim’s
Youngsters eat free on Sundays and Mondays, 5pm – 9pm with the acquisition of an grownup entree. Select from basic breakfast for dinner plates, rooster strips, burgers, grilled cheese, spaghetti, and extra.
Luby’s
Beloved San Antonio establishment Luby’s affords free children plates all day on Tuesdays and Saturdays for teenagers beneath 10 with the acquisition of an grownup meal. Areas throughout San Antonio!
Babe’s Outdated Normal Meals
Youngsters beneath 9 eat free, all day on a regular basis! Seven areas throughout San Antonio, serving rather more than simply Hamburgers.
Cici’s Pizza
Youngsters beneath 3 eat free, on a regular basis, with the acquisition of an grownup buffet.
Denny’s
Youngsters eat free with the acquisition of an grownup entree — this varies by location, with most providing this day by day from 4pm to 10pm, and others on Tuesdays solely. Name forward to substantiate. Areas throughout San Antonio, serving kid-friendly staples like waffles, pancakes, spaghetti, mac and cheese, and tenders.
Beer Bellyz BBQ
This Converse-based pop-up is providing a $12, buy-one-get-one-free deal till the top of the shutdown. Visitors can select from brisket nachos topped with pico de gallo and bbq sauce, or brisket mac and cheese. Accessible for pick-up, you’ll be able to name or textual content forward or present up. Additionally they supply a pay it ahead program.
Chunky’s Burgers
This burger store on Callaghan is providing a 50% low cost on meals to all authorities workers affected by the shutdown.
Consolation Cafe
Consolation Cafe has a pay-what-you-can mannequin in place with a prompt donation of $15. Additional funds are added to a pay it ahead board, permitting different households to obtain free or discounted meals by the generosity of others.
Everyone Loves Raymonds
This mom-and-pop burger store has a budget-friendly children meal particular till SNAP advantages are not being withheld. Closed on Mondays.
Cuba 1918
This restaurant on the South Facet affords budget-stretching $1 breakfast tacos, 8-11am. Accessible to go or for dine-in. Good for hungry children and their grown ups!
Fuddruckers
Youngsters eat free on Mondays from 4pm til shut, with the acquisition of an grownup meal.
Pluckers Wing Bar
Free children meals can be found on Tuesdays, with as much as two children meals out there per grownup entree bought.
Freebirds
This globally-inspired burrito spot affords free children meals on Sundays with the acquisition of a qualifying grownup meal.
The Cove
Youngsters eat free on Tuesdays after 5pm with the acquisition of an grownup meal at this vegan/vegetarian/family-friendly spot. Youngsters burgers, scorching canines, and grilled cheeses include a drink and apple slices or fries.
Albi’s Vite
This Italian restaurant affords free meals for teenagers beneath 12 on Thursdays — as much as two free children meals per grownup entree bought. This supply is on the 410 and Evers Location solely, not Leon Springs.
IHOP
Youngsters can get pleasure from a free meal from the children menu with the acquisition of an grownup entree, every single day from 4pm – 10pm.
Texas Roadhouse
Youngsters beneath 12 eat free on Monday or Tuesday with the acquisition of an grownup entree. Varies by location, name forward.
Nick’s Tacos
This faith-based taco spot lets folks pay it ahead with the Wall of Hope: clients should purchase meal tickets so their neighbors can redeem a free meal with no questions requested.
Papa Murphy’s
The New Braunfels outlet of this pizza chain is providing a “shutdown particular” — children can take a free make-and-bake Mini Murph pizza equipment whereas provides final. Their San Antonio store affords giant, five-topping pizzas for simply $10 on Tuesdays, in addition to 25% off different orders in November.
Extra Sources
There’s a Free Little Pantry positioned at Pure Items on E Commerce. Meals and hygiene product donations are all the time welcome, and also you’ll discover details about making money donations on their web page, too. Take what you want — give what you’ll be able to.
Final however not least, homeowners of Free Little Library containers throughout America are taking motion towards starvation of their communities by providing pantry staples (in addition to books) of their libraries. Check out the Fb web page for extra info and the best way to discover — or assist — one close to you!
This submit is regularly being up to date. Contact us by electronic mail, on Fb, or Instagram, so as to add your enterprise, pantry, or different useful resource.
We’re stronger, collectively.
