As more coronavirus cases are confirmed in the United States, both colleges and schools are shutting their doors. Many local businesses agree that this is an important time to be putting your family first. The restaurants listed below will be offering free meals upon the school systems closing this week.
Chicken Salad Chick: Kids aged 12 and younger eat free on Mondays while the school system is closed. This deal can be for dine-in or takeout; the restaurant only requests that the child be present.
It’s All Greek to Me: Students ages 14 and under are allowed to eat for free Monday through Friday between the 12pm and 1pm time block. Their menu choices include macaroni and cheese, or chicken soup with chips. Located in downtown Fairhope, It’s All Greek to Me will be open its regular hours from Monday through Sunday, 11am to 9pm.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Sushi: The Tillman’s Corner and Foley locations are offering kids ages 12 and younger a free meal off the kids’ menu beginning March 19th and until April 3rd. See store for details.
Honey Baked Ham: Fairhope (251-928-7362) & Foley (251-923-4361): Any day that schools are closed on Wednesday, come in and grab a free kid’s boxed lunch.
Subway: (Fairhope location only): On March 19th from 11am to 2pm and March 26th from 11am to 2pm, bring your child to Subway for a complimentary bagged lunch. All bags will include a 6” ham and cheese sub, chips and a cookie. *No special orders.
Prodisee Pantry: The pantry will have an emergency food distribution on Tuesday, March 24th from 9am to noon. The pantry asks that each family brings the following:
-Proof that they live in Baldwin County
-A picture ID
Magnolia Blossom Cafe: (Robertsdale): On Thursday from 10:30am to 11:30am, Magnolia Blossom Cafe will have 50 free bag lunches available for any school-aged child that is in need of a meal for lunch.
Culver’s (Foley): Genesis Church is partnering with Culver’s in Foley beginning Wednesday. They are providing 100 free kids’ meals for parents to pick up. They will have a drive-thru available. Say that you want to take advantage of “For Baldwin” and you will receive a free meal.
Saraland United Methodist Church: will be the official distribution site for students in Saraland City Schools needing food over the upcoming month-long break. They are partnering with area churches and individuals who would like to help with this need. Needed items include ravioli, Vienna sausage, granola bars, and other items. For a full list of food, or for information, contact the church office at 675-2728.
Feeding the Gulf Coast: The food bank is maintaining regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8-4. Please call (888) 704-FOOD if you need assistance or have any questions.
Spiffy Fox Pizza and Pub: The Spiffy Fox will provide free sack lunches for ANYONE in need due to both the current workplace and school shutdowns, beginning on Wednesday, 3/18.
Baldwin County Schools: Grab-and-go lunches will be available Thursday 3/19 and Friday 3/20 from 11am to 1pm to all students, regardless of free, reduced or paid. The lunches will be available on all of their campuses. Check their website for more details.
Mobile County Public Schools: MCPSS will operate a feeding program beginning Thursday (3/19) throughout Mobile County. Food will be offered free of charge to anyone 18 and younger. A child must be present to receive the food. Check out the list of schools and times on their social media channels and website.
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama: The Optimist Branch will be open Monday through Friday, 11am-2pm for ‘Grab and Go’ breakfast and lunch bags for any youth ages 18 and younger. Check their social media and website for details.
CIty of Mobile Youth Programs: A limited number of meals will be provided on a first come, first served basis between 3 and 4pm at the following locations: Figures, Sullivan, Seals, Hope, Hillsdale, Laun, Stotts, Mitternight, Rickarby and Springhill.
During this time of national crisis, young children are some of the most vulnerable and impacted. Stay safe and put your family first while taking advantage of these free meals.
