LIST: Restaurants around Tampa Bay offer free meals during SNAP funding lapse
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GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — Beginning November 1, a number of restaurants throughout the Tampa Bay area are stepping up to support Florida residents facing challenges from the temporary suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing complimentary meals.

Multiple counties

  • BurgerMonger
    • Kids eat free
    • Bagged lunch for each child present with you
    • Ask for a “Monger bag”
  • Chicken Salad Chick
    • Kids eat free
    • Dine-in only
    • For children under 12
    • Bradenton location
    • Lakeland location
    • Hillsborough and Pasco locations
  • The Living Room
    • Kids eat free
    • Bagged lunch for any child present with you
    • Available at Dunedin and Wiregrass locations

Hillsborough County

  • Skipper’s Smokehouse
    • Kids eat free, all day Thursday-Sunday
    • Dine-in only
    • Partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay for non-perishable food drive
  • Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters
    • Kids eat free
    • All locations

Pinellas County

  • Pia’s Trattoria
    • Free meal for all who need it
    • 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday
    • To-go only
    • Ask for the “shutdown to-go special”
  • Gigglewaters
    • Kids eat free
    • Bagged lunch for any/all children present with you
    • Ask for a “GiggleBag”
  • Jack Willie’s Bar, Grill & Tiki 
    • Kids eat free
    • To-go meal for any child present with you
    • Ask for a “Jacks bag”
  • Tommy’s Hideaway
    • Kids eat free, pizza or pasta
    • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • This week, starting Nov. 1
  • Orange Cycle Creamery
    • Free junior cup or cone to anyone affected by SNAP lapse
    • “No purchase necessary and no questions asked.”
  • Fusion Street Eatery
    • Kids eat free
    • Call in your order at +1 727-533-5390
  • Our Place
    • Kids eat free
    • Bagged lunch for as many children present with you
    • Ask for a “We care bag”
  • Parlor House Bistro
    • Free bagged lunch for children
    • Ask for a “Parlor bag”

Citrus County

  • Crackers Bar and Grill
    • Kids eat free
    • To-go meal of chicken tenders or grilled cheese
  • Waterfront Social/Bayside Kraft Kitchen
    • Kids eat free
    • Dine-in only
    • Child must be present
    • Mention “SNAP” to server or staff member

Pasco County

  • Mamma Mia Pizzeria
    • Free large cheese pizza, one per day
    • Must have EBT card and matching ID
    • Non-perishables available in the lobby, one bag per family per day
    • Port Richey location only

Polk County

  • Honeycomb Bread Bakers
    • 100% discount on food and coffee
    • Must have EBT card
    • Once per day per family
  • Il Forno Italian Restaurant
    • Free kids meal with purchase of adult meal
    • Dine-in only
    • Child must be present
    • Both locations
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