With Minnesota schools closing, for some kids that might mean they won't get lunch. Thankfully local restaurants are offering free or reduced lunches during these school closings. Thanks to WCCO TV and KSTP-TV, here is a list of the places:
Maya Cuisine: free lunch of cheese quesadilla, rice and beans.
Granite City: Free bag lunch for kids, no other purchase is necessary. Ask a manager at any location.
Que Viet: Free fried rice for kids in need.
Hope Breakfast Bar: Any family in need can get a takeout bag with food for the family.
Billy’s on Grand: kids 14 and under a free meal off of kid’s menu from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Manger Bayport: Help yourself to free kids bag lunches/dinner sitting on their front patio.
Frankie’s New Hope: Free kids bag lunches and kids can have a free meal if dining in.
318 Café in Excelsior: Free Turkey, Ham and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with a side of fruit for all children in need.
Dunn Brothers Coffee, St. Michael: With Westbridge Community Church to offer free lunches for any child Monday through Friday between 11am and 1pm, no questions asked. These lunches will be available for pick-up in the Westbridge Community Church parking lot.
Café Cravings White Bear Lake: Between 10am-2pm, any child in need will get a cold sandwich and chips.
UMI Sushi in Blaine: Free kids size chicken lo mein and drink, no purchase necessary.
Great Harvest, Maple Grove: Families in need get free bread, no purchase necessary.
Coconut Whisk Baking Co: Free week of pancakes/waffle mixes for families in need.
Rascals Bar & Grill: Starting Tuesday they will offer free boxed lunches that are available for pick up between 11:00am-2:00pm or while supplies last for any child that needs one. Lunch includes sandwich, apple sauce, chips and dessert.
Ernie's On Gull: They have teamed up with US Foods to provide a well balanced meal FREE to all kids. It will be available at both Ernie's On Gull and Main Street Ale House.
Jersey Mike's Subs in St. Cloud: Free Kids meals with the purchase of a regular sub through March 27.
Trapper's Bar and Grill: Free bag lunch, chips and applesauce starting Tuesday.
Chapala Mexican Restaurant: Free lunch to any child in need until March 27th.
Billy D's Crooked Tavern in Annandale: Free lunches that include a turkey sandwich, potato chips and yogurt.
Suzie's Kitchen in Rosemount: Free lunches to students. They ask that anyone who needs a meal to send them a message.
Eggroll Queen Cafe in Falcon Heights: Kids will get a free egg roll, fruit and fried rice through March 27th.
Ha Long Bay in White Bear Lake: Free meals to kids who receive free and reduced prices lunches from 11am-2pm through March 27th. No purchase necessary.
Whiskey Inferno in Savage and Prior Lake: Free boxed lunches consisting of sandwich, fruit cup, chips, cookie and milk. They will start offering this on Tuesday.
Topper's Pizza in Blaine: Free small pizzas during lunch hours to kids in need.
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