Local Restaurants Expand Free Meal Program for Families in Need

One of the things I love about Amarillo is how big our hearts are. We love to help out. We want to be part of the solution, not the problem. That has been evident during the Government Shutdown.

Amarillo’s Big Heart on Display Again

There have been families affected, simply because they are not getting a paycheck. More families started to feel that hurt with the SNAP Benefits not being available in November.

Read More: Big Jim’s Pizza Feeds Kids If SNAP Stops

When Families Struggle, Local Businesses Step Up

It's no surprise that we do not want to see anyone go hungry. While some have plenty, others are now worrying about their next meal. So it is also not really a surprise to see businesses that have already stepped up trying to help.

There have been stores that have tried to help that have been told to stop. That doesn't seem very caring. The good news is we are just all trying to help each other. Especially here in November. The month of being thankful for what we have.

From Big Jim’s Pizza to K-N Root Beer

Food has to be pretty close to top of that list. That is why it's great to see another business jump in to help. To be fair, Big Jim's Pizza was pretty much the first to jump on the helpful wagon.

A Growing Program with a Big Impact

The owner, Jim Dewitz, also owns K-N Root Beer so this is really not a surprise that now they are jumping in to give families more options. I mean come on what kid doesn't love pizza and grilled cheese? This is definitely a win on K-N Root Beer's social media:

The SNAP Kids Program that started at Big Jim’s Pizza is now expanding to KN Root Beer! We’re excited to serve even more families right here in Amarillo.

Families with SNAP benefits can now bring their kids by KN Root Beer for a free grilled cheese sandwich.

Just show your SNAP card and driver’s license or photo ID, and your kids can enjoy a warm meal — on us.

Kids must be present to receive their free meal.

Amarillo Always Finds a Way to Help