FREE FOOD

Our team is always on the lookout for ways you can save money. We rounded up a few places where kids can eat for free. Most of these free meals only come with the purchase of an adult meal.

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching.

HOUSTON – During these uncertain times, many Houstonians -- including those in the restaurant, bar and hotel industry -- are facing hunger, but many restaurants and nonprofits want to alleviate that stress. #houstonstrong Posted by State Fare on Thursday, April 23, 2020State Fare HTX is offering a 50% off discount lunch to all frontline workers and laid-off workers, such as hospitality workers and bartenders every Thursday. Houston Shift MealHouston Shift Meal is committed to provide free meals to laid-off or furloughed hospitality workers by partnering with area restaurants. Riel RestaurantAddress: 1927 Fairview, HoustonIn partnership with Lee’s Initiative and Maker Mark’s, Riel Restaurant will not only supply food to hospitality workers but will provide essential supplies to those who need most. Do you know about more ways to get free and discounted meals?

Vehicles began to line up around 2 a.m. Saturday outside the Atascosa County Courthouse, winding through neighborhoods at least two miles away. The San Antonio Food Bank teamed up with Atascosa County to feed meals and hope to hundreds of people Saturday morning. Local woman challenges community to donate to San Antonio Food Bank during coronavirus outbreak“We’re in our 70s, so we only get Social Security,” Burdick said. “How amazing it is that they will help other people in this time,” Atascosa County Judge Robert O. Hurley said. People without access to the website can call the San Antonio Food Bank at 210-431-8326.

CYPRESS – From across the Houston area, people showed up in droves to the Houston Premium Outlets in Cypress. Thousands in need received food donations at the Houston Super Neighborhood Distribution site, organized by the Houston Food Bank and Cy-Hope, a local nonprofit organization. Once a vehicle made it to the distribution site, the driver lined up, and the staff provided 25 pounds of produce, 35 pounds of protein, and other items such as beef stew and bread. "Fifty percent of children that attend Cypress ISD get free and reduced lunch," said Nicole Lander of the Houston Food Bank. The Cypress food distribution site is open every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Organizers said the drive continues as long as there is demand, and the property owner, Simon Properties, allows them to use the space.

HOUSTON – Cypress is usually the home of a thriving local food scene. Cypress Area Eats, a popular Facebook group, is keen on spotlighting soft openings and new restauranteurs. Led by Metta Archilla-Ishida, the Facebook group brings 8,000 people together to explore local food establishments. In response, Cypress Area Eats wanted to have a direct impact on the community. The group distributed food to six families and more than 200 people in the past two weeks.

HOUSTON – A Houston restaurateur is giving back to the community. Ronnie Killen is providing free barbecue sandwiches and chips to hospitality workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak. FIND ALL OF OUR COVERAGE: See everything you need to know about coronavirus on our special page. Hospitality workers must provide a paycheck stub for proof of employment. “We are here for you, and we will get through this together,” Killen wrote in a Facebook post.