Kids Eat Free

MEAL OFFERS DURING SCHOOL CLOSING FOR CORONAVIRUS

SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS / FOOD PANTRIES

FREE HEALTHY MEALS FOR KIDS FINDER … Parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877. Additionally, No Kid Hungry NC has created a map of local school sites, community organizations and food assistance programs across North Carolina where families can access food. The interactive map can be viewed HERE and is updated daily.

SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS

ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS … Please know that our school nutrition, transportation and maintenance departments have already developed a detailed plan about food distribution sites. The plan will all us to continue to provide both breakfast and lunch for our students Monday-Friday. Isaac Dickson Elementary School will have a drive-thru option should families prefer a grab and go meal (2:00pm-4:00pm), and Asheville City Schools will deliver meals from 11:30am-1:30pm to …

Pisgah View Apartments
Hillcrest Apartments
Klondyke Apartments
Livingston Apartments

BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS … Buncombe County Schools transitioned to their traditional summer meals program serving children in Buncombe County, beginning on June 4th. These meals are provided at no cost, and any child under 18 may receive them.

⬇️ HOW IT WILL WORK THIS SUMMER …

👉 This summer, they will have locations for families to pick up meals curbside at a school or pick up meals at a predetermined location in the community, as they will no longer use yellow buses for meal delivery, so please look for the Buncombe County Schools logo on your meal delivery vehicle.

👉 Breakfast and lunch will be combined. For example, you’ll get lunch for the day and breakfast for the following morning at one stop.

👉 Your Friday meal pick-up will include three lunches and three breakfasts to enjoy over the weekend.

📱You may also text FOODNC to 877-877 for a site near you. (Or COMIDA to 877-877)

💻👉 Learn more HERE: https://buncombeschools.org/…/an…/2020_summer_meals_schedule

BLACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS … Breakfast is 7:30am-8:30am and Lunch is 11:30am-1:30pm at Black Mountain Primary School and Owen High School.

HAYWOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS … Announced April 1st: “Due to changes in staffing schedules, meals from Haywood County Schools will now be distributed Monday through Thursday until further notice, including bus routes and at school distribution sites (those are open 11am-1pm). Meals on Thursdays will include two breakfasts and two lunches.” Mon-Wed, Meals will include a breakfast and a lunch. You may pick-up these items in a drive thru fashion only. Children do not have to be present to receive a meal. Pick-up areas will be clearly marked at each school. If your school is not a food distribution site, feel free to go to any of the schools named. You may pick-up meals for any child ages 1-18 at a pick-up area at each of the following schools.

Bethel Elementary
Clyde Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Junaluska Elementary
Meadowbrook Elementary
North Canton Elementary
Waynesville Middle School

HENDERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS … Starting Tuesday March 17th, takeout meals will be available at no cost to children aged 2 years in 12 school centers. Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p. m., students can collect meals outside school tickets at the following sites:

Atkinson Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary
Dana Elementary
Edneyville Elementary
Etowah Elementary
Fletcher Elementary
Glenn C. Marlow Elementary
Hillandale Elementary
Mills River Elementary
Sugarloaf Elementary
Upward Elementary
Hendersonville Middle

Hendersonville and Bruce Drysdale Elementary Schools are currently on recess and students living in these districts will be able to pick up food at Hendersonville Middle School.

Starting Thursday, March 19, the Meals On the Bus is expanding to TWO routes and EIGHT stops, and will be providing breakfast AND lunch meals to better serve our students during the current school closure. Two yellow school buses will stop on weekdays at the following neighborhoods, providing meals to children ages 2-18 at no cost

ROUTE 1

King Creek (10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.)
Dodd Meadows (11:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
Shorty Collins (11:40 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)
Leisure Lane (12:15 p.m. – 12:35 p.m.)

ROUTE 2

Sugarloaf Apts. (10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.)
Conner Creek (11:10 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.)
Ida Rogers (11:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
Bearwallow Valley Trailer Park (12:30 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.)

Additionally, Sugarloaf Elementary has mobilized a bus to serve meals to children in the North district, and will be making stops on weekdays at the following neighborhoods:

Taylor Road (10 a.m.)
Corn Mountain Stop (10:20 a.m.)
Cedar Bluffs (10:50 a.m.)
Cedar Terrace (11:10 a.m.)
Dermid Circle (11:40 a.m.)

Families who lack transportation for their children to access these meals must communicate with their child’s school so that HCPS staff can deliver meals to their children at home.

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS … Starting March 16th, all eight MCS elementary schools will be open for students to pick up lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday through Friday. Regardless of grade level, go to the nearest elementary school to pick up meals for students. If you can not get to a site, please call your school for assistance.

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS …

FOOD PANTRIES

12 BASKETS CAFE: A PROGRAM OF ASHEVILLE POVERTY INITIATIVE @ 10 Haywood Rd (10.97 km)
28806 Asheville, North Carolina … Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm, until April 1st … While we cannot gather – we WILL continue to share food with our neighbors. BRING A CONTAINER (as big as you want), and we will fill it up in front of our doors. This isn’t a hot lunch – more like an already prepared food (cooked, but cold) grocery run for you to take back and share with your family, friends. ALL are welcome! Here’s what to expect: Show up with your container(s). We will have a menu posted at the door of the Cafe. A companion will take your order and your container inside to fill it with the food you’ve chosen. You won’t be able to stay and eat there (no gatherings and all) but order as much as you need to get you through and even share with those where you are headed. Pots, pans, tupperware, bags, whatever container you have will do! We will do this until we can join together safely around table again. We will also be providing food to the Rescue Mission and Learning Centers and Battery Park.

BEAVERDAM COMMUNITY CENTER @ 1620 North Canton Road Canton, 28716 … 3rd Wednesday of Every Month, 9:00am- … Our MANNA FoodBank Pantry will carry on. We’ll be running the pantry a little different to protect our volunteers and shoppers too. We’ll be hosting a “drive-through” pantry. Pull up in front of the building and a volunteer will run a box or two out to you. All volunteers will have clean and sanitized hands and will be wearing gloves while packing your groceries. If you know someone in need please pass the word.

BOUNTY & SOUL (Black Mountain) … In replacement of their normal food markets, Bounty & Soul will be hosting drive thru pick up sites in Black Mountain on Tuesdays and Fridays. They will be sharing a pre-made box of healthy, nourishing foods and recipes at no cost to you, and with no eligibility requirements. Please stay in your car, and they ask that no one arrives on the property before the scheduled times (listed in their flier below).

TRINITY OF FAIRVIEW @ 646 Concord Rd Fletcher, 28732 … Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm … Our food pantry will be drive thru only. Please get in line, stay in your car and we will assist you.

WESTERN CAROLINA RESCUE MINISTRIES @ 225 Patton Ave Asheville, 28801-2641 … Public Meals Daily 11:30am-12:30pm & 4:30pm-5:30pm / Food Boxes on Tuesdays, 2:00pm-3:00pm … Western Carolina Rescue Ministries will be serving public meals to the Asheville community from outside of our building until further notice. Additional Changes are NO Clothing closet, NO public showers, and NO public restroom. Western Carolina Rescue Ministries will also continue to serve food boxes to the community. We will offer food boxes through a drive through service. If you do not have a car we will have a designated area for you to stand, then you will be given a food box. Please support our local work by clicking this donation link.

YMCA MOBILE MARKETS … YMCA of WNC Community Health would like everyone to know that it is their goal to ensure that healthy, fresh foods remain available for all those seeking it, and will therefore be continuing their YMCA mobile market program. However, due to the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, March 16th, they will hand out pre-packaged bags at market for pick up. You can pick up a bag between normal mobile market operating hours. Please know this is a temporary change. Distributions are FREE and open to ALL! Below is their March schedule …

YMCA of WNC COMMUNITY HEALTH at Corpening Family YMCA (Marion) and Ferguson Family YMCA (Candler) … We understand that during this time budgets are tight, that’s why lunch is on us! Join the Y at several location’s across WNC for a free meal for those 18 and younger. All meals are served in a drive-thru manner so there is no need to sacrifice social distancing for a healthy meal. If you have any questions please give us a call at 828-775-7081

MANNA FOOD BANKS … MANNA FoodBank works in collaboration with a network of community-based nonprofit partner agencies that serve individuals and families in need. Please not that many will have alternate pickup routines. Contact your nearest or preferred site for instructions on pick up.

FREE BABY PANTRY at LOLLIPOPS, LTD @ 1950 Hendersonville Rd #9, Asheville 28803 … Starting Monday, March 16th, for the next few weeks Lollipops, Ltd. will be hosting a free baby pantry! You are free to donate or pick up a care package if need be. They will be accepting any and all of these donations … “Please bring by your basic infant needs like diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer, baby food jars, formula, Gerber baby snacks, infant tylenol and other infant medication that could be flying off the shelves during this time. At the same time, if you are a family in need, please come in or reach out to them and they will gladly fill a bag for you.

Mondays-Fridays: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am-4:00pm

DRIVE THRU FREE BABY SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION FOR HENDERSON COUNTY FAMILIES at CHILDREN & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER @ 851 Case St Hendersonville, 28792 … Fridays, Starting Apr 10th 10:00am-2:00pm – Drive Through Distribution of Diapers, Wipes, and Infant formula. The drive-through is open to all families in need in Henderson County and will continue every Friday as long as supplies and funds to purchase supplies are available. Items will be distributed in a drive-through manner, maintaining a safe distance for both families and staff. LEARN MORE HERE

RESTAURANTS

BUNCOMBE COUNTY

AY CARAMBA MEXICAN GRILL & BAR – EAST ASHEVILLE @801 Fairview Rd Ste 2 Asheville, 28803 … THE OFFER: Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & Bar is offering one free meal per kid under the age of 10 Mon-Fri. This meal will be a taco/enchilada/quesadilla with rice and beans/ French fries. This offer will go until Monday March 30th. We do this in hopes of helping those in need during these rough times of this virus outbreak.

BAKED PIE @ 4 Long Shoals Road Arden, 28704 … THE OFFER: Tuesday’s-Saturday’s, 10:00am-8:00pm – Baked Pie is offering brown bag lunches for kids at their Arden location. Lunches will include a PB&J sandwich on wheat bread, an apple, white milk, and a Baked cookie.

BISCUIT HEAD … THE OFFER: Biscuit Head will be offering one free biscuit to any school age child who comes in each day the schools are closed, starting this coming Monday. “We have been inspired by many others in our community who are doing so much to help others, and we hope that this small gesture might provide a bit of relief to some of those who need it the most.”

CANTINA LOUIE (SOUTH ASHEVILLE, NC) @ 2 Gerber Rd Suite #C101 Asheville, 28803 … THE OFFER: This week, Monday-Friday (lunch or dinner), Cantina Louie is offering one free kids taco (choose from shredded chicken, ground beef or bean) to any school age child.

CELEBRITY’S HOT DOGS @ 1409 Brevard Rd Asheville, 28806 … THE OFFER: HOTDOG!!! That’s right, Celebrity’s HOTDOGS!!! Benchmark Auto Sales and Celebrity’s Hotdogs have come together and are determined to help all our kids in need have lunch Monday – Friday from now until the end of the month. We will be operating on the honor system, providing free lunch to any of our customer’s kids, our customer’s friend’s kids or any other kids who may not otherwise get lunch with school being out over these next couple of weeks. Please share this post to get the word out so no kid in need goes hungry while schools are out due to the Coronavirus. Some kids may need a ride… please bring them too!

COPPER RIVER GRILL @ 1302 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville … THE OFFER: From Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 3, Copper River Grill is offering a complimentary lunch for your child. Parents, bring your school-aged child to ANY Copper River Grill between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and we will be happy to prepare them any item from our Kid’s Menu. No purchase will be necessary.

ELCHARRO MEXRESTAURANT @ 1788 Hendersonville Rd Asheville, 28803 … THE OFFER: Elcharro Mexrestaurant will be offering a FREE kids meal for any school age child, daily. Please pick up a voucher sheet at the register starting tomorrow, March 16, 2020. There are four options to choose from listed on the bottom of the sheet, and they’re offering temporary curbside service to increase the amount of social distance in the community.

FUDDRUCKERS OF ASHEVILLE @ 130 Charlotte St Asheville, 28801 … THE OFFER: Starting Monday, March 16th, and as long as school is out, Fuddruckers Asheville will be extending their Kids Eat Free to ALL DAY, Monday through Friday. *Purchase of one adult meal required per free kids meal. Ages 17 (“if the student is 18, I’m sure they won’t turn them away”) and under. Although the graphic on their page says Dine-In only, it is NOT required.

INSPIRED CHANGE YOGA w/Best Self Wellness Coaching & Movement @ 2 Town Square Blvd, Ste 180, Asheville, 28803 … THE OFFER: Many of us will be experiencing a great hit in our budget. Please do not despair. We are stronger than any virus and together we can heal & strengthen our community. I will be collecting food from Manna food bank on Wednesday March 18th and will set up a collection & pick up table outside of Inspired Change Yoga on Wednesday morning from 11:00am until 1:00pm (or until all the food is gone). If you need food for yourself or your family please come and get what is available. Please share any food donation that you can during these hours. We will share whatever we can gather. All is welcome & needed.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL @ 360 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, 28801 … THE OFFER: Starting Saturday 3/21 through 4/10 Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering a Free Kid’s entrée with every adult entrée purchase. Plus get it delivered for FREE on any order of $10 or more. Available in-store, for pick-up, online and or delivery where available.

OLD EUROPE PASTRIES @ 13 Broadway St Asheville, 28801 … THE OFFER: Old Europe Pastries is offering a FREE breakfast pastry and juice to any school aged child fro 7:00am-12:00pm. Call 828-255-5999 for curbside pickup

ROSETTA’S KITCHEN & THE BUCHI BAR @ 116 N Lexington Ave Asheville, 28801 … THE OFFER: Rosetta’s Kitchen & The Buchi Bar is offering their ‘everyone eats’ beans and rice plates, available FREE for those in need, from their take out window. Stay safe y’all.

SAND HILL KITCHEN @ 491 Sardis Road Asheville, 28806 … THE OFFER: If you are needing some help feeding your kiddos this week, know that we have free bagged lunches available. The lunches will contain a PB and J with and an apple, house fried chips, and some pickles. NO Purchase necessary! Just ask at the register.

STRADA ITALIANO @ 27 Broadway St Asheville, 28801 … THE OFFER: Through the end of March, every Monday-Friday, Strada Italiano will be offering a free slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza to grade school students during lunch. This is a time to stand together. From our family to yours, take care of each other.

WHITE DUCK TACO … THE OFFER: White Duck Taco Shop is offering one free regular priced taco for school-age children per day. This offer will be available Monday thru Friday for lunch or dinner starting March 16th. “We hope this will help alleviate some of the monetary struggles that we are all suffering right now during this coronavirus outbreak. Our family welcomes your family in this time of need. We can all get through this together.”

WILD WING CAFE @ 65 Long Shoals Road Asheville, 28704 and 161 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, 28801 … THE OFFER: Kids eat FREE on Monday nights at The Wing! We are committed to providing a clean, sanitary place to bring the family. Let us take care of dinner tonight! **Must purchase one adult entree per kids meal** Curbside take-out.

WORLDY WEINERS WINGS AND THINGS @ 400 E State Street Black Mountain, 28711 … THE OFFER: Worldly Weiners Wings and Things is offering a free hotdog and chips to children who need lunch through the school closings.

HAYWOOD COUNTY

FIREFLY TAPS & GRILL @ 128 N. Main St. Waynesville, 28786 … THE OFFER: Firefly Taps & Grill is offering a FREE chicken nugget basket for K-12 students. Monday thru Friday. One per student per day.

KORNERSTONE KAFE @ 1092 N Main St Waynesville, 28786 … THE OFFER: From Noon until 2:30 daily, Kornerstone Kafe will be offering free lunch to all children under 18. We don’t want any child in our community to go without lunch. Ask your server for the daily limited menu for children. No adult purchase required, but adult supervision is. Please, no to-go orders on this offer.

HENDERSON COUNTY

ARABELLA – BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH @ 536 N. Main Street Hendersonville, 28792 … THE OFFER: We will honor a free child’s meal for kids K-8th grade. Children must be present and there will be a special menu with 3 options to choose from. Please feel free to dine in or take out. We will run this Mon-Fri starting tomorrow, March 16th and ending Friday March 27th. We hope to provide some comfort and stability to our community this way. We are all in this together and we must look out for our neighbors.

THE BAKER’S BOX @ 1508 Asheville Highway Hendersonville, 28791 … THE OFFER: Beginning, Monday March 16th, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm, The Baker’s Box is offering a free kids sandwich meals for children 10 and under, for the duration of the closings. If anyone would like to get take out we would be happy to bring it out to your car for you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call- 828-595-9983. Choose from Grilled Cheese (American on white bread), PB&J (peanut butter and jelly on white bread), Ham or Turkey and cheese on white bread. Choice of chips or fries.

BROOKS TAVERN @ 142 Third Avenue West Hendersonville, 28792 … THE OFFER: Begining on Wednesday March 18th, Brooks Tavern will be giving sandwiches, snack, piece of fruit and drink to anyone needing help during this time of uncertainty . No questions asked just call ahead, tell us how many you’ll need and we will box them up like a regular to go order.

CAMBUR PINTON VENEZUELAN CUISINE @ 1971 Asheville Highway Hendersonville, 28791 … THE OFFER: Cambur Pintón is offering free kids meals for pick up or dine-in. “Our way of giving back for your support to our family owned restaurant. Choice of an arepa with any filling, empanada sampler or patelitos.”

CONOSUR ASHEVILLE @ 4195 Haywood Road Mills River, 28759 … THE OFFER: Starting Monday, March 16th, Conosur Asheville is offering free burgers and fries to the kids who have their meals at school (one per child). “Over the next two weeks while schools are closed, if you are one of those families that qualifies, please come with the children and we will be glad to provide a meal for them.”

THE POE HOUSE @ 105 1st Ave W Hendersonville, 28792 … THE OFFER: Starting Tuesday, March 17th, The The Poe House is offering elderly, parents or kids with no questions or judgment, a place to get a bag of sandwiches, snacks and canned food to take home at no charge. They will even bring it out to your car if you are in an at risk group! WANT TO HELP? The Poe House will be taking donations of canned food, bread loaves, jam, peanut butter, packaged snacks such as fruit roll ups, chips, bottled water, etc. Message their page to arrange a time for drop off.

THREE CHOPT & HANNAH FLANAGAN’S @ 103 3rd Ave E (30.64 km) Hendersonville, 28792 and 300 N Main St Hendersonville, 28792 … THE OFFER: Via Matthew Rogers “We at Three Chopt stand with out wonderful neighbors from Hannah Flanagan and Matt Jones. If you need food, we got you covered. Nobody goes hungry in our town. Please just come by and we’ll take care of your needs. Neighbors helping neighbors!

MCDOWELL COUNTY

BOONDOCKS SPORTS BAR & GRILL OF MARION @ 4201 US-221 S Marion, 28752 … THE OFFER: Boondocks Sports Bar & Grill of Marion is offering a free kids meal to ANY and EVERY person enrolled in a k-12 school each day until 5pm, until our schools re-open. Dine in or carry out (the child(ren) must be with you. Even if kids meals are all you order, there will be no questions asked. Come one day, or every day, “we are here to make sure the children of our community aren’t going without food. We will continue to work with our communities in McDowell county to make sure that this difficult time is met with compassion and understanding.”

FAT BOYS BURRITOS @ 1700 N Main St Marion, 28752 … THE OFFER: Monday through Friday from March 16th-27th, Fat Boys Burritos is offering a Children’s Meal of 1 taco with chips and a drink to any K-12 student who is hungry free of charge. We would like to step up and offer this assistance to our community in these trying times. Limit once per day, McDowell County School attendees only please. In house only.

LUISA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA @ 2845 Sugar Hill Road Marion, 28752 … THE OFFER: Monday through Friday, March 16th-27th, Luisa’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria is offering a children’s meal from their menu with a drink to any K-12 student who is hungry, free of charge. Limit one per day, McDowell County School attendees only please.

MAIN STREET PIZZA @ 1259 E. Main Street Old Fort, 28762 … THE OFFER: Monday-Friday from March 16th-27th, Main Street Pizza is offering a FREE kids meal for ANY CHILD IN NEED, limited once per day, but every day if needed. Please do not hesitate to ask for help. No judgement here. 6 different options … Grilled Cheese with chips and drink | Grilled Ham and Cheese with chips and drink | School pizza with chips and drink | 4 piece boneless wing with chips and drink | Peanut Butter and Jelly with chips and drink | Cold Turkey and Cheese with chips and drink

MCDOWELL LOCAL @ 84 South Main Street Marion, 28752 … THE OFFER: Starting Tuesday, March 17th though Friday, March 26th, McDowell Local will be offering a free kids’ meal with drink free of charge to any hungry McDowell County student grades K-12, Tuesday through Friday (one per child per day). Dine in or carry out (child/ren must be present). No one should have to go hungry, ever, but especially not because our schools are closed.

MY FATHER’S PIZZA @ 110 Cherry St Black Mountain, 28711 … THE OFFER: My Father’s Pizza is offering FREE brown paper bag meals for all Pre-K to 12th Grade children! We are offering a ham or turkey sandwich along with a bag of chips and an apple. Please stop by with your children Monday through Friday any time from 11am to 9pm and we will gladly give one bag per child.

SMOKEY QUE’S @ 1684 N Main St Marion, 28752 … THE OFFER: Monday through Friday from March 16th-27th, Smokey Que’s will be offering a Children’s Meal, from our children’s menu with a drink, to any K-12 student who is hungry free of charge. Limit once per day, McDowell County School attendees only please. In house only.

ZAXBY’S OF MARION @ 1192 West Henderson Street Marion, 28752 … THE OFFER: Zaxby’s of Marion will be giving a free kiddie finger and 12oz drink to children ages pre-K-12grade. This offer will be available drive thru only and the child has to be present with you in the car. This offer will be available 11am-1pm, Monday March 16th through Friday March 20th. We encourage every guest to practice social distancing and minimize in person contact by using online ordering, the Zaxby’s mobile app, and contactless payment methods.

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY

THE BBQ SHED @ McNeely’s Store and Rental – Sapphire @ 17668 Rosman Hwy Sapphire, 28774 … THE OFFER: Please bring any student in need of a meal to McNeely’s Store and Rental – Sapphire between 11am – 2:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and between 11am – 2pm on Friday. It will be our pleasure to give them a pulled pork sandwich with bbq sauce, bag of chips and a drink. We will do this until school returns to regular schedule.

COUNTRY SKILLET @ 2012 Old Rosman Hwy Rosman … THE OFFER: For the weeks that school is out, Country Skillet is offering all the kids in need one free meal a day. They can choose if they want kids breakfast meal or kids chicken tender meal, someone just needs to come by and pick it up. Country Skillet will also be offering curbside pickup on request for additional togo orders during the next few weeks! A 20% gratuity will be added per order.

CREEKSIDE MARKET & GRILL @ 8960 Greenville Highway Brevard, 28712-5759 … THE OFFER: Due to much need in the Cedar Mountain area, Creekside Market & Grill is offering a free egg sandwich for breakfast or peanut butter sandwich or 2 tacos for lunch to school age children. Any one willing to sponsor to help with our Community need please contact them at 828-885-2810.

GRILL AT THE BARN @ 16614 U S 64 Lake Toxaway, 28747 … THE OFFER: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm , Grill at the Barn is offering one free lunch a day, soup & grilled cheese or soup & PBJ sandwich.

JET’S PIZZA @ 102 College Station Dr Brevard, 28712 … THE OFFER: Monday through Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm during the 2 week school closure, Jet’s Pizza is offering 2 slices per child per day. Call ahead to (828) 883-2888 so they can have it ready.

PESCADO’S BURRITOS @ 265 N Broad St Brevard, 28712 … THE OFFER: Pescado’s Burritos in Brevard has decided to offer free tacos for those kids in our community who are in need. “Over the next two weeks while schools are closed, if you or someone you know has children who may go hungry without a meal please come by and grab a taco, with chips and salsa. No questions asked. “We kindly ask the members of our community If you and yours can pay it forward by and donating what you can spare. We can’t do this ourselves, the whole community needs to come together during this time of need.”

ROOSTER HEAD PLANTATION @ Old Hendersonville Hwy Brevard, 28712 … THE OFFER: Starting Wednesday, March 18th, Rooster Head Plantation will have free fruit, select vegetables, and sandwiches for kids of school age. As a member of this community it is crazy to me to think that, as bad as things are, kids may not have a meal during the days they are out of school. You as a community member can help too in very easy ways. You may want to pay it forward, help with cost of said fruits and vegetables, or just simply repost this so others may see it. We will be having the food at the farm stand during business hours Wednesday-Saturday 11-6. Feel free to message us 828-702-9929 with any questions.

VILLA AMATO @ 15887 Rosman Hwy Lake Toxaway, 28747 … THE OFFER: During the 2 week school closure, 11:30am-4:00pm, Villa Amato is offering 1 plain cheese slice, juice pack, and chips or fruit any school age child in Transylvania County. We understand that some children may have an allergy to dairy, so we will also offer a Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Uncrustable as a substitute.

*We will update this list as new offers are discovered or announced. If we’re missing one, please reach out to us on our Facebook page to let us know, so that we can add it! Stay safe!

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KIDS EAT FREE (or cheap) – RECURRING DEALS

Eating out and treating yourself can be expensive and stretch a family’s budget to its limit when you go out with the whole crew, but there’s good news. Many places in Asheville and the surrounding area offer free or low-cost meals for kids when accompanied by a paying adult. Please keep in mind that while all of these recurring offers listed have been verified, specials and promotions can change at any time with no notice, so please call ahead to verify that it is still being offered before packing up the kids and heading out.

THESE DEALS ARE THE RECURRING OFFERS THAT OCCUR WEEK TO WEEK. PLEASE ALSO REFER TO OUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE MANY SPECIAL ONE TIME OFFERS. OFFERS SUBJECT TO BEING DISCONTINUED WITHOUT WARNING OR NOTICE. PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE HEADING OUT.

DAILY/MULTI DAY

EL REBOZO @ 2270 Hendersonville Rd, Arden … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Items on their menu range from here $2.50 to $4.95. A great value for kids 12 and under.

SAM’S CLUB @ all area locations (Asheville & Hendersonville) … WHAT’S THE DEAL: You don’t have to be a member of Sam’s Club to eat in their cafe, and their hot dogs are huge and big enough for kids to share, and at $1.50 for a hot dog and drink combo, it’s the best deal around! They also have pizza, jumbo soft pretzels, chicken nuggets, bacon cheeseburgers, and frozen yogurt, all in the oversized portions for low prices you’d expect from Sam’s Club

SONIC DRIVE-IN @ all area Sonic locations … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Daily from 2:00pm-4:00pm, Drinks and Slushes are half price.

MONDAYS

BARBERITOS SOUTHWESTERN GRILLE & CANTINA @ 1856 Hendersonville Rd, Ste C, Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids 12 and under eat free every Monday at Barberitos after 4:00. It includes a Kids meal for each kid with an adult that purchases an entree.

CANTINA LOUIS @ 2 Gerber Rd Ste C101, Asheville … WHAT’S THE DEAL: All Kids Menu items are $2.99 on Mondays. Must be 12 and under. Dine-In Only.

FRENCH FRYZ @ 2109 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, 28704-9742 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: It’s Hot Dog Monday! All plain hot dogs are just $.99.

TWISTED LAUREL @ 328 New Leicester Hwy #110, Asheville, 28801 (Twisted Laurel West) AND 10A South Main Street, Weaverville, 28787 (Twisted Laurel Weaverville) … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids under 12 eat FREE*! * free kids meal with the purchase of every full-priced entree. You must let your server know that you are aware of this deal, as it’s not advertised.

TUESDAYS

THE CANTINA AT HISTORIC BILTMORE VILLAGE @ 10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids eat FREE all day Tuesdays. 1 kids meal per each adult entree.

LA TAPA @ 400 East State Street Black Mountain, NC … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids it FREE every Tuesday night starting at 4pm! (Ages 10 & under with purchase of meal per child)

MARY’S BURRITOS & BEER @ 1939 Brevard Rd, Arden … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Ages 9 yrs and under eat free with an adult meal purchase, 4pm to Close.

RUBY TUESDAY @ 260 Underwood Rd, Fletcher 28732 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Every Tuesday starting at 5pm, get one free kid’s entrée per adult entrée purchase. Every Tuesday, 5pm-Close. Kids ages 14 and younger.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE @ 230 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Tuesday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Round up the lil’ Roadies and join us for our Legendary Kid’s Night: $1.99 Kid’s Meal*, Arts & Crafts, Coloring Contest, Fun Games, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, and Theme Night. Kid’s Night is a ton of fun for the whole family so mosey on down to Texas Roadhouse! *Ranger Meals Excluded. Limit 1 offer per 1 Adult Entree Purchased. Dine in only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid at this location only. Not valid on holidays.

WICKED WEED BREWING @ 91 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Tuesdays after 5:00pm. FREE Kids meal with each purchase of an adult meal.

WEDNESDAYS

ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY @ 484 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Wednesday Nights and Sundays all day, kids 12 and under eat free at Atlanta Bread Company. 12 years and under. One kids meal per adult meal purchased.

FARM BURGER @ 1831 Hendersonville Rd #100, Asheville, 28803 AND 10 Patton Ave, Asheville, 28801 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Bring the kids in from 5pm-9pm and receive a free kids meal with an adult meal. (Kids eat free valid for kids 10 years old or under. Receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal.) *** Every second Wednesday of the month we host a special event centered around kids!

J & S CAFETERIA @ 800 Fairview Road, Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Family Night! Don’t think twice about dinner plans! Kids meals are only $.99 (with each paying adult). PLUS! On the 3rd Wednesday evenings each month, Mr. Twister adds colorful balloon twisting fun to your meal from 5:30-7:30 PM.

MARY’S BURRITOS @ 2560 Asheville Highway Suite 10, Hendersonville … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Ages 9 yrs and under eat free with an adult meal purchase, 4pm to Close.

ZAXBY’S … WHAT’S THE DEAL: The consensus seems to be that Wednesdays is deal day at Zaxby’s. What the deal is differs by each location. Some locations offer free kids meals all day, some offer free kids meals in the evenings, and some charge $.99 per kids meal. All require the purchase of an adult meal. Contact your closest Zaxby’s for their deal.

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

DENNY’S @ 581 South Highway 9, Black Mountain, 28711 AND 1550 Four Seasons, Hendersonville, 28792 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: On Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4:00pm-10:00pm Kids Eat Free at Denny’s with an adult purchase (12 yrs and under in Black Mountain and 10 and yrs and under in Hendersonville). Drinks not included.

NEO BURRITO @ 1341 Parkwood Rd Ste 106, Asheville, NC … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kid’s Day every Saturday. For every adult item, get 1 kids menu item of equal or lesser value for FREE.

SUNDAYS

ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY @ 484 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Wednesday Nights and Sundays all day, kids 12 and under eat free at Atlanta Bread Company. One kids meal per adult meal purchased.

COUNTRY PRIDE RESTAURANT @ 153 Wiggins Rd, Candler, 28715 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: One free kid’s meal from the kid’s menu with the purchase of an adult entree. For kids 10 and under. Dine In Only.

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT @ 3 locations: 1636 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, 28803 AND 66 New Clyde Hwy, Canton, 28716 AND 576 Upward Rd Flat Rock 28731 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Sunday’s are Kids Eat Free at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit! Weekends can sometimes be all about the kids with birthday parties, music practices and sports events. That’s one reason kids eat free* every Sunday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. We’ve smoked our quality meats low & slow all night so we can serve great Texas style barbecue with wholesome sides to families on the go. Dickey’s Texas style barbecue is something that both kids and parents can agree on. Stop in to your local Dickey’s this Sunday. *One Kids Meal with $10 purchase per adult. Available at participating Dickey’s locations only. Kids 12 and under. Not valid with any other coupons, offers, discounts or promotions. Dine-in only; offer not valid for online or app orders.

FIREHOUSE SUBS @ 229 Airport Rd #5, Arden AND 1334 Patton Avenue, Asheville (THESE 2 LOCATIONS ONLY) … WHAT’S THE DEAL: All day Sunday, kids get a kids combo for $.99 with the purchase of an adult combo.

FIREHOUSE SUBS BROOKLYN VILLAGE @ 825 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, 28792 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: All day Sunday, kids get a FREE kids combo with the purchase of an adult combo.

LENNYS GRILL & SUBS @ 645 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Free kids meal with chips and a drink for kids under 12, with the purchase of an adult combo.

MILLS RIVER BREWING CO. @ 336 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River 28704 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Stop into our Arden location on Sunday’s from 1- 3 for a FREE waffle! We’ve got some fancy things for you to throw on top and $3 mimosas to wash them down, too!

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL (Nationwide) … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Every Sunday, your child, 12 and under, gets their choice of kid’s burrito, taco, or quesadilla + chips & salsa, drink, and cookie come with every meal. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more. Kids must be 12 and under. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid in-store only at participating locations.

BONUS SPOTS FOR A QUICK SNACK!

HARRIS TEETER has a stand with free sugar cookies for kids. Look for it by checkout.

INGLES STORES have small bags of free buttered popcorn for the kids in the deli section, and kids can pick out a free cookie from the bakery case. Some stores have fruit stands where kids can choose a free piece of whole fruit to enjoy while you shop.

TARGET typically keeps a basket of free fresh fruit (bananas and clementines) by their snack counter.

The following also frequently announce Family Night events where kids eat FREE or offer coupons for free kids meals if you join their e-club or sign up for their app …

BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA ASHEVILLE

CHILI’S

OLE’S GUACAMOLES AVL

ORCHARD BAR & GRILL (Hendersonville)

FREE SUMMER MEALS AND OTHER FOOD RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS!
Many children in North Carolina depend on school for their daily nutrition. When the traditional school year ends, the NC Summer Nutrition Programs make sure there are still meals available at NO COST for kids who need them. In addition to these sites for kids, we have several other food resources in our area available to your whole family to help you bridge the gap, this summer, and have created an easy list to help you find them all. LEARN MORE HERE

PREVIOUS DEALS THAT HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED DUE TO COVID, BUT MAY COME BACK IN THE FUTURE

305 LOUNGE & EATERY (MIKES ON MAIN) @ 305 N Main Street, Hendersonville, 28792 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids Eat FREE every Thursday from 5 to 7 PM with the purchase of an adult meal

APPLEBEE’S GRILL + BAR @ 279 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville 28806 AND 1635 4 Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville, 28792 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids 12 years and under eat for $1.99 or $2.99, depending on their entrée choice.

ASHEVILLE PIZZA @ All 3 Locations: 675 Merrimon Avenue AND 77 Coxe Avenue AND 1850 Hendersonville Road … WHAT’S THE DEAL: JUMBO one topping slices are only $2.99! This Monday special is available at all 3 of our locations!

AVENUE M @ 791 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, 28804 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids Eat Free Everyday at Avenue M from 5-6:30! Minimum entree purchase required. (Wednesdays through Sundays. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays).

BAKED PIE COMPANY @ 4 Long Shoals Road, Arden, 28704 (THIS LOCATION ONLY) … WHAT’S THE DEAL: After School Snack Time! Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Hey Kids! Get your after school snack at Baked for just $5! Get one flight-sized piece of pie with a cup of milk or glass of lemonade. (Preschool-College). Children can also choose a free stuffed animal from their store collection.

BLUE SKY CAFE @ 3987 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, 28732 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Wednesdays, all day, one $.99 kids meal per adult entree purchased.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS @ 4 Tunnel Road, Asheville 28805 (THIS LOCATION ONLY) … WHAT’S THE DEAL: All Day Wednesday, Kids 12 and under eat free. Adult meal purchase required.

CLEAN JUICE @ 28 Schenck Parkway Suite 160, Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Free Kid’s Smoothie EVERY Monday. Guests 13 and under will get a free kid’s smoothie when an accompanying adults makes a purchase of $6.95 or more.

COPPER CROWN @ 1011 Tunnel Rd Ste 100, Asheville, 28805 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Every Wednesday night from 4:30pm-9:00pm, our kids’ menu is half-off the regular price. Treat yourself and your kids, it’s a win-win!

DAPHNE AT TWISTED LAUREL @ 130 College Street, Asheville, 28801 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids under 12 eat FREE*! *free kids meal with the purchase of every full-priced entree. Mondays AND Tuesdays.

DENNY’S @ 581 South Highway 9, Black Mountain, 28711 AND 1550 Four Seasons, Hendersonville, 28792 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: On Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4:00pm-10:00pm Kids Eat Free at Denny’s with an adult purchase (12 yrs and under in Black Mountain and 10 and yrs and under in Hendersonville). Drinks not included.

DUCK DONUTS @ 182 Merrimon Ave, 2, Asheville, 28801 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Happy Hour Tuesdays! Tuesdays 7-9am: BOGO Breakfast Sandwiches

GOLDEN CORRAL @ 2530 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, 28792 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: $1.99/Kids 10 and under, FREE/Kids 3 and under, after 5pm every Tuesday.

HUDDLE HOUSE @ all area locations … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Hungry kids? Bring ’em to Huddle House on Monday or Tuesday! When you purchase an adult entree, they get a FREE Kid’s Meal! Sure, there are a lot of restaurants where kids eat free one day per week. Huddle House doubles the deal with free kid’s meals on Monday and Tuesday. Bring the whole family and enjoy a great meal at a great price. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or special promotional discount. Most Huddle House restaurants are open holiday hours. Many are open 24 hours.

IHOP @ 2 locations in Asheville, 1 in Arden, and 1 in Weaverville … WHAT’S THE DEAL: “For a limited time, kids 12 and under eat free from 4-10pm with the purchase of an adult entree!” Although it says for a limited time only, this promotion has been honored for years. Call ahead to be sure.

MELLOW MUSHROOM @ 50 Broadway St, Asheville, 28801 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Loyal Local Tuesday! 25% off your meal with us if you live in Western North Carolina (alcoholic beverages not included, dine in or takeout, must present that local license at checkout)

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE WOODFIN @ 72 Weaverville Rd, Woodfin, 28804 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids Eat Free after 4pm. *12yrs and under, one meal per adult purchase, dine-in only.

MONTE’S SUB SHOP @ 2024 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, 28791 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: EVERY Wednesday night, from 4pm to close at 8pm, kids 12 and under eat FREE! Bring the kiddos over and dine in the Sub Shop, the Taproom, or at our outdoor dining area in the back, and with every adult meal purchased, one kid’s meal is on us. We have kids and we know the struggle, so we decided to do a solid for all you guys out there with little ones. Who loves you?!

OLE GUACAMOLE’S @ 90 South Tunnel Rd, Ste A, Asheville … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Free kid’s Quesadilla Wednesday! With purchase of adult meal. Includes ( Cheese Quesadilla, side of rice and soft drink )

PAPA’S & BEER @ 1821 Asheville Hwy (THIS LOCATION ONLY) … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Kids eat free all day Sunday. One kids meal per adult entree purchased ($9.99 and up). The adult meal cannot be shared.

PIAZZANATION @ 4 Eastwood Village Blvd, Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: All of the items from the kids are menu 50% OFF on Sundays (DINE IN ONLY). Kids ages 10 and younger

THE SWEET ESCAPE @ 27 Schenck Parkway, Suite 130, Asheville, 28803 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Tasty Time Tuesday! Come in between noon and 4pm and take 40% off smoothies, frozen yogurt, or dippin’ dots!

VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN @ 641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, 28804 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Vinnie loves kids! That’s why every Sunday is Bambino Night – when kids 10 and under eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal!

WILD WING CAFE @ 65 Long Shoals Road Asheville, 28704 … WHAT’S THE DEAL: Hey parents! Did you know?! Kids eat FREE every Monday! *5-8 pm, 1 per adult entree purchased* Pizza, corndogs, sliders … MORE than wings! Go ahead, be the hero of dinner.

*** IF WE HAVE LEFT OFF A FAVORITE SPOT OF YOURS, OR YOU KNOW OF A DEAL WE’RE MISSING, LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN ADD IT!

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SUMMER FOOD PROGRAMS

Summer is the hungriest time of the year. Many kids who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat during the summer months. Free summer meal programs – at schools and community centers – are the answer.

WEEKDAYS

All across the country, schools and community groups run summer meals sites where kids can eat breakfast and lunch for free. Students may not be in school during the summer months, but they still need healthy and consistent meals! For a variety of reasons, the reality is that many WNC kids are not always getting the meals they require outside of their school’s care and a hungry child cannot thrive. No Kid Hungry helps local organizations launch and operate these sites, and they also help fund needed equipment like mobile meals trucks.

But neighborhood meals sites aren’t much good if families don’t know about them. That’s why No Kid Hungry runs a summer meals texting service. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 to find free summer meals sites in their neighborhoods. We’ve rounded up our local locations, below. NO I.D. OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED, so whether you’re close to out, or traveling, a nutritious meal is close by.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS, ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS & YMCA of WNC

Volunteers with the Buncombe County Schools, Asheville City Schools and the YMCA of WNC summer meals service have teamed up, and are helping to meet this need by bringing meals to the area children who need them. The purpose of the summer feeding program is to fill the gap in between school sessions where all children can thrive and succeed. “Hunger should not be the obstacle that inhibits their growth as individuals in anyway during their formative years.” Buncombe County Schools in particular aims to offer a variety of activities at their different sites to go along with the meals at no charge to create a day camp atmosphere.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Weekdays, June 17th-Aug 9th

ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

Weekdays, June 10th – Aug 9th

YMCA OF WNC

HAYWOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Weekdays, June 10th-Aug 9th … LEARN MORE HERE … Learning and good nutrition does not end when school lets out. The USDA Summer Food Service Program helps provide nutritious meals to children when school isn’t in session. Starting June 10th, Haywood County Schools will be offering lunch at no charge to any child between the ages of 2 and 18. Adults may purchase a lunch for $3.75. For more information about the program please call 828-627-1150.

Meals will be provided Monday through Friday at the following School Cafeterias:

Clyde Elementary School: June 17th-Aug 9th, 11:30am-12:30pm
Hazelwood Elementary School: June 10th-Aug 9th, 12:00pm -12:45pm
Jonathan Valley Elementary School: June 10th–Aug 9th, 11:30-1:00
Junaluska Elementary School: June 17th – August 2nd 11:00-12:00
North Canton Elementary School: June 12th – August 9th 11:30-12:30

Check with individual locations for holiday closing information.

HENDERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Weekdays, June 24th-Aug 16th … LEARN MORE HERE … The 2019 Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program is available FREE to all Students and Children between the ages of 1 and 18, in the Henderson School and Surrounding Community. The Summer Food Service Program continues to be a big success in combating Summer hunger for the students of Henderson County and their siblings. With the addition of the Meals on the Bus program this year, they are able to serve directly to local communities where transportation to a nearby feeding site may not be available.

OPEN SITE LOCATIONS: June 24th-Aug 16th, Monday-Friday, (Closed July 4th)

Hendersonville Health Department: 11:30am-1:30pm (Only Tuesday and Thursday)

North Henderson High School: Breakfast: 7:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:30pm- 2:00pm

Edneyville Community Center: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Patton Pool: 11:00am-1:00pm

MEALS ON THE BUS:

King Creek: 10:30am-10:55am

Dodd Meadows: 11:05am- 11:30am

Shorty Collins: 11:40am-12:05pm

Leisure Lane: 12:15pm-12:35pm

Sugarloaf Apartments: 12:55pm-1:20pm

Conner Creek Mobile Home Park: 1:35pm-2:00pm

OTHER MEAL LOCATIONS IN HENDERSON COUNTY:

Fletcher Elementary School

Sugarloaf Elementary School

Atkinson Elementary School

Bruce Drysdale Elementary School

Clear Creek Elementary School

Mills River Elementary School

Glenn Marlow Elementary School

Upward Elementary School

Hillandale Elementary School

Etowah Elementary School

Dana Elementary School

Hendersonville Elementary School

Boys and Girls Club

Salvation Army

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

All summer long … LEARN MORE HERE … text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 to find free summer meals sites in your neighborhood.

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Weekdays, June 10th-Aug 17th … LEARN MORE HERE

** If your school district isn’t listed, it does not necessarily mean that there isn’t a summer food program in your area, but just that your school district isn’t advertising or promoting it on any of their communications channels. Please text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 to find the free summer meals sites in your neighborhood based on your area code.

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Furloughed Federal Employees – MEALS & DEALS

To show support for those Federal employees that are out of work or working without pay during the government shutdown, many local businesses are reaching out with free meals or services. We’ve rounded them all up in one spot, below. This is an ever changing list, which is likely to grow the longer the shutdown occurs. If you know of other deals being offered to add, please let us know!

GROCERIES

BABIES NEED BOTTOMS … We have diapers and wipes available to federal employees affected by the government shutdown. More information at the LINK HERE

BOUNTY & SOUL (Black Mountain area) … YEAR ROUND WEEKLY MOBILE MARKETS! During the government shutdown, please keep your eyes open for friends and neighbors who may be temporarily struggling with access to food and support. Bounty & Soul of Black Mountain is available for anyone in the community who is in need of healthy food and a welcoming community. The Produce to the People program delivers healthy food and wellness resources into local communities with five weekly markets, and anyone and everyone who believes they would benefit from the healthy food is welcome to participate. There is NO COST for the food or the other resources. LEARN MORE HERE

MARKET SCHEDULE:

👉 MONDAYS
Blue Ridge Apartments Market
(open to residents)
4:00 – 4:30

👉 TUESDAYS
St. James Market
@ St. James Episcopal Church
424 West State Street
Black Mountain, NC
10:30 – 11:15 Gentle Movement/Yoga
11:15 – 12:00 Health & Wellness Class
12:00 – 1:00 Healthy Food Distribution
6:30 – 7:30 Zumba Class

👉 TUESDAYS
Children and Friends Market
(open to daycare families)
3:00 – 5:00

👉 THURSDAYS
Swannanoa Market
@ Charles D. Owen Middle School
730 Old US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC
4:15 – 5:00 Health & Wellness Class in Spanish
5:00 – 6:00 Healthy Food Distribution

👉 FRIDAYS
Black Mountain Market
@ Black Mountain Presbyterian
117 Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC
4:00 – 4:45 Health & Wellness Class
5:00 – 6:00 Healthy Food Distribution

MANNA FOODBANK … Tuesdays & Fridays, 3:00pm-6:00pm … FREE food/groceries to Federal employees in WNC. You MUST present a valid Federal ID in order to pick up food.

YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA … Affected by the shutdown? Visit the YMCA of Western North Carolina mobile markets or Saturday youth meals “to receive FREE, healthy food, no questions asked. We’re also here to help with any membership or program needs.” LEARN MORE HERE

FREE SATURDAY YOUTH MEALS: Free and open to anyone under the age of 18. Every Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Ferguson Family YMCA.

MOBILE MARKET: See when the mobile market will be in your neighborhood in …

👉 JANUARY SCHEDULE

👉 FEBRUARY SCHEDULE

MEALS

12 BASKETS CAFE: A PROGRAM OF ASHEVILLE POVERTY INITIATIVE … Weekdays, 11:00am-1:00pm … 12 Baskets is reaching out to government workers and their families, as it does to all families year round. Located on State Street at Haywood Road in West Asheville, 12 Baskets Cafe serves delicious FREE lunches every weekday, 11:00am-1:00pm. All are welcome and encouraged to come!

BEN & JERRY’S … This one’s on us! Show your federal employee I.d. at our shop to receive a free scoop of your favorite flavor!

FARM BURGER … Fridays, All Day … To show support for those out of work, every Farm Burger location is participating in #FurloughFridays, which includes a free chicken burger, fries and an iced tea to federal government employees who show their valid Federal ID. “At Farm Burger, we have a few core values. One is serving up great food and another is service beyond the counter. Our communities have blessed us, and now we stand united with our furloughed federal employees. We will be offering free meals to furloughed federal employees all day every Friday (while supplies last) until the government shutdown ends.”

LAKE LOGAN CONFERENCE CENTER (Canton) … Dinner January 25th through Lunch January 27th … To our friends without paychecks who work for the federal government, you and your families are invited for a free meal at Lake Logan this weekend. RSVP by Friday at Noon.”

YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA … (see above under GROCERIES)

RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES

ASHEVILLE SALT CAVE … Weekdays Only … FREE Community Salt Cave Session to all government workers at Asheville Salt Cave. “We can only imagine how stressful this time is so, come and relax with us for a little bit, on us!” Please call to schedule 828-236-5999. You must show Government ID at time of check in.

THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN (Cherokee) … Mon-Sun, 9:00am-5:00pm … FREE admission to all employees of the federal government. Be prepared to show your federal ID.

ZOOM PASS … Visit area museums and attractions for FREE with a ZOOM pass from Buncombe County Government Public Libraries! All you need is your library card! Buncombe County Libraries have teamed up with Asheville Art Museum, Asheville Museum of Science, The North Carolina Arboretum, WNC Nature Center, Hands On Children’s Museum-WNC, aSHEville Museum, and WNC Historical Association & Smith-McDowell House(so far!) to offer FREE admission to library card holders. One reservation per card holder, reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance, and you may visit each attraction once every 30 days. LEARN MORE HERE, and have your library PIN handy to make your reservation!

BILL ASSISTANCE

Many insurance carriers, credit card companies, Federal Credit Unions, and wireless services recognize the financial difficulty currently facing government employees due to the partial government shutdown. If you need assistance, many are providing flexible payment options for their customers. Please contact your local offices or call their customer service numbers to see how they can help with waiving of late fees, extensions, etc.

EXPIRED OFFERS THAT MAY BE OFFERED AGAIN AS THE SHUTDOWN CONTINUES

ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY & THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM … January 19th, 8:00pm … Asheville Symphony is offering two complimentary tickets to this Saturday’s Masterworks 4 concert featuring Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 to any federal employee currently affected by the government shutdown. Federal employees affected by the shutdown are eligible for two complimentary tickets to Masterworks 4: Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 on Saturday, January 19 at 8 p.m. at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville. *Federal Employees must provide a valid federal employee ID and pick up their tickets in person at the Asheville Symphony Office at 27 College Place, Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at the U.S. Cellular Center Box Office at 87 Haywood Street, the night of the concert. Tickets are available while supplies last. Valid for tickets in Area 2 and Area 3.

KANUGA (Hendersonville) … Jan 18th-20th … “We believe in supporting and helping our community. If you are a furloughed federal employee, please know that you and your family are invited to join us as our guest at any of our retreat center meals this weekend, January 18-20. Please call ahead to reserve your spot, (828) 233-2102.”

UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOG ATHLETICS … January 19th, 2:00pm- … We’re happy to provide FREE tickets to our Bulldog Basketball doubleheader this Saturday at Kimmel Arena for any Federal employees who have been affected by the government shutdown. Please present a Federal employee I.D. at our Ticket Box Office on Saturday.

2:00pm: Women’s vs High Point

4:30pm: Men’s vs Redford

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HALLOWEEN 2017 – MEALS & DEALS

ASHEVILLE AREA MEALS & DEALS FOR HALLOWEEN 2017

Asheville Parents! Don’t feel like cooking this Halloween before or after heading out to trick or treat? Family Friendly Asheville’s got your back! We’ve rounded up some deals for you, so you don’t have to! Check them all out below! Happy Halloween!

ALL MONTH

Chuck E Cheese’s … Kids in costume get 50 free tickets when they stop in in costume. Valid all month of October 2017.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th

HOLE Doughnuts … 4:30pm-SoldOut – Wear your costume to HOLE – Hot Doughnuts and Fresh Coffee and get a FREE doughnut!

Moe’s Original Bar B Que-Woodfin … 4:00pm-9:00pm (Kids Eat FREE), 5:00pm-8:00pm (Kids Paint FREE) … Paint Pumpkins with The Paint Bug at Moe’s Original Bar B Que-Woodfin. “The Paint Bug will be at Moe’s BBQ in Woodfin with FREE PUMPKINS for your kids to paint. Kids also eat FREE at Moe’s, too!” 1 FREE Kids Meal per Adult Meal purchased.

Zoe’s Kitchen … Happy Halloween Eve! For the big night of trick-or-treating, we’re giving out FREE Halloween tattoos with a FREE kids meal offer with each entree at our restaurants today and tomorrow—get yours before time runs out! The free kids meal offer expires on November 15th.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st

Beef O-Brady’s … ALL DAY … Kids in costume receive one free kid’s meal per purchase of adult entree, on Tuesday Oct 31, 2017 only.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza … after 5:00pm … your choice of either: Two FREE ENTREES when you buy two dine-in entrees after 5 PM OR a Buy-1, Get-1-Free Pizza. *With the purchase of 2 drinks** Must present coupon (visit their Facebook page or website to download). Valid at participating locations. Limit 1 per table. Not valid with other coupons or offers. Items of lesser value are free. Valid on 10/31 only.

Cici’s Pizza … ALL DAY … TREAT your little Ghosts and Goblins this Halloween at Cicis! Kids in costume get a FREE Kids Buffet with purchase of Adult Buffet + Regular or Larger Drink. Valid 10/31/17 Only. Limit one child per adult purchase.

Chipotle … 3:00pm-Close … $3 BURRITOS ON HALLOWEEN. Come get ghoulish with us. Just stop by any Chipotle in costume to get a $3 burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos. Excludes online, mobile, fax and catering orders. Limit one Boorito per person; must be in costume to qualify. Determination of whether a ‘costume’ qualifies for the offer is at the sole discretion of Chipotle restaurant personnel. Applicable taxes to be added to $3 purchase price. Additional restrictions may apply; void where prohibited.

Denny’s … join their Rewards Club and you will receive an email with a coupon good for 20% off your entire guest check on Halloween

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – 11:00am-9:00pm … Kids under 12 wearing costumes eat free at participating locations.

The Doner – Kebabs & Falafels at Asheville Mall … 11:00am-9:00pm … The Doner is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with 1/2 off all wraps … plus candy for the kids! 10/31/17 only.

IHOP … 7:00am-10:00pm … All kids 12 & under get a FREE Scary Face Pancake between 7am-10pm on Tuesday, October 31st at participating locations. One per child. Dine in only.

Krispy Kreme … ALL DAY … Wear your Halloween costume to a participating Krispy Kreme for a free doughnut. Valid on Oct 31st only.

MOD Pizza … ALL DAY … Double, double toil and trouble – fire burn and cauldron bubble! We’re brewing up a scary good treat for you this Halloween. Bring your boys and ghouls in costume to MOD on 10/31 and receive a FREE mini pizza with purchase of a MOD size pizza or salad. (Limit one free mini per MOD. Valid only for children 12 and under. Not valid with online or phone orders, or with any other offer.)

Outback Steakhouse … ALL DAY … Carve out Halloween fun for everyone. Li’l ghouls and goblins get a FREE DIRT CUP with the purchase of any Joey Menu entrée on Halloween only.

P.F. Chang’s … ALL DAY … Use promo code SPOOKY15 for 15% off takeout and catering orders on Oct 31st. Enter the promo code online or reference when ordering by phone.

Redbox … Expires Nov 4th … Text RETURN to 727272 to get a code for a FREE one day DVD rental or $1.50 off a Blu0ray or video game rental. The code expires Nov 4th.

Ryan’s … ALL DAY … Kids in costume EAT FREE! Children 11 & under in a Halloween costume get a FREE KIDS MEAL with the purchase of a regular priced adult meal. Dine-in only. Must purchase one regular priced adult buffet meal to receive free kids buffet meal. Children must be 11 years of age or under. Limit 1 free kid meal per adult buffet purchase. Offer valid 10/31/17 only.

Schlotzsky’s … Come in costume & receive one FREE Kids Meal (up to 2) with adult entree purchased (code 605). Limit of 2 kids meals per adult entree purchased. Not available for online ordering. Limit one coupon per person, per visit. Not valid with any other offer, sandwich or kids meal. Valid on 10/31/17 only.

Sonic … ALL DAY … Corn Dogs are just 50¢ at all area Sonic Drive-in Restaurants, in celebration of Halloween! “Tax not included. Not good in conjunction with combos or any other offers. Offer valid only on October 31, 2017, at participating SONIC® Drive-In locations while supplies last. TM & ©2017 Oct America’s Drive-In Brand Properties LLC”

T.B.M. Smallcakes … The first 20 customers in the store get 20% off. Mention their Facebook ad for discount.

Western Sizzlin … after 4pm … Bring the kids for a fast, delicious and FREE ore-trick-or treat meal. All kids 12 & under get a FREE Kids Buffet after 4pm with adult meal purchase!

Wild Wing Cafe (both Asheville & South Asheville locations) … 5:00pm-10:00pm … Bring your Little Monsters in Halloween Night! Kids in Costume eat FREE (from the Wild Child Menu) with each Adult Purchase. HALLO-WING!

Zoe’s Kitchen … Don’t let hunger trick you—treat yourself and the kids to a snack box before you head out to celebrate Halloween! Receive a FREE snack box when you buy any entrée – hurry, this offer ends 10/31/17! Use promo code ZKSNACKBOX. In-store only.

The following Asheville area restaurants typically have kids eat free or cheap on Tuesdays, so even though they may not have a Halloween promotion advertised at their location locally, you can still eat there on Tuesday for free or cheap. Call ahead to confirm.

Applebee’s … 4:00pm-Close … $1.99 Kids Meal. Limit one per adult entree. Upgrade to their “super hungry” menu for just $1 more

Asheville Brewing (all locations) … 11:00am-11:00pm … $2.99 Jumbo Slice Tuesday

Avenue M … 5:00pm-6:30pm … Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entree $12 or more.

BT’s Burgerjoint … 11:00am-9:00pm … Kids 12 and under. 1 free kids meal per paid adult meal (adult meal must include a burger, side and drink). Dine in only.

The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village … 11:00am-9:00pm … Ages 12 and under. 1 free kids meal per adult entree purchased. Dine in only.

Fuddruckers … 4:00pm-Close … Purchase of one adult meal required per free kid’s meal.

Mary’s Burritos and Beer … 4:00pm-10:00pm … Kids eat free

McAlister’s Deli … 4:00pm-10:00pm … Kids 12 and under. Dine in only. Limit 1 kids meal per adult entree, Drink not included. Not valid with any other offers

Mellow Mushroom … 11:00am-9:30pm … Local Love Tuesday. Locals get 25% off their bill on Tuesdays.

Neo Burrito Locations … 7:00am-9:00pm … 1 free kids menu item per adult menu item

O’Charley’s … 11:00am-11:00pm … Kids 10 and under. One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree, some restrictions apply. Dine in only.

Ruby Tuesday … 5pm-Close … Kids eat FREE every Tuesday with the purchase of any adult entree.

The Sweet Escape … 12:00pm-2:00pm … Tasty Time Tuesday. 40% off any yogurt or smoothie.

Texas Roadhouse … 4:00pm-8:00pm … 1 Kids meal per 1 adult entree purchased.

Urban Burrito … 4:00pm-9:00pm … 1 free kids meal per adult purchase of a burrito or salad.

Zaxby’s … 5:00pm-8:00pm … $.99 Zax Kids Meal with adult meal purchase. Limit 2 kids meals per adult.

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