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Many local restaurants are Standing For Houston and serving free food to federal workers who are furloughed or forced to work without pay during the shutdown.
As the U.S. goes through the longest government shutdown in history, many local restaurants are Standing For Houston and embracing federal workers who are furloughed or forced to work without pay.
Pipeline Pizza is offering anyone affected by the shutdown a free pizza every day until the government is back open. You will need to show your federal ID or TSA badge to enjoy the free meal.
PIPELINE PIZZA
3931 SPENCER HIGHWAY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Killen’s BBQ is organizing family meal packs for federal workers affected financially impacted by the shutdown. The meal will include brisket, sausage, potato salad and beans. The meal is free and will be offered to unpaid federal workers every Friday, starting Jan. 18, until the government shutdown is over. You will need to present a valid federal employee ID.
KILLEN’S BBQ
3613 E BROADWAY STREET
PEARLAND, TX 77581
D’Amico Italian Market Café is offering all furloughed federal workers, plus one guest, a free plate of spaghetti and meat balls for lunch or dinner, every Monday through Thursday, until the shutdown is over. Non-alcoholic beverages are included. This offer is good one time per person. Proof of furlough with a federally-issued government ID will be requested. The offer is for dine-in only and reservations are encouraged.
D’AMICO ITALIAN MARKET CAFÉ
5510 MORNINGSIDE DR #140
HOUSTON, TX 77005
Axelrad is offering a free can of beer to anyone affected by the government shutdown. All you need to do is bring your government ID. This offer is good until the shutdown ends.
AXELRAD
1517 ALABAMA STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Bistro Provence is offering any furloughed or unpaid federal worker a free lunch Monday through Friday while the government shutdown lasts. There will be a choice of two main course dishes, which will be included on the daily blackboard special. Heads up, they will change each day. The offer includes a non-alcoholic beverage and is good one time per person. Proof of furlough with a federally-issued government ID will be requested. Reservations are required because the number of lunches per day are limited. This is for dine-in only.
BISTRO PROVENCE
13616 MEMORIAL DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Ouisie’s Table is offering any furloughed federal worker or worker having to work without pay during the shutdown a free main course of any item on the menu for lunch any day of the week. For dinner, the restaurant is offering any main course offering up to $30 at no cost. The offer is good once a week per person until the shutdown ends. Proof of furlough with a federally-issued government ID will be requested. The offer is for dine-in only for groups of four or less. Reservations are required.
OUISIE’S TABLE
3939 SAN FELIPE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Rainbow Lodge is offering any federal worker affected by the shutdown a free bowl of Smoked Duck Gumbo from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday until the government reopens. The offer, which requests the purchase of a beverage and gratuity for the server, is good one time per person. Proof of furlough with a federally-issued government ID will be requested. The offer is for dine-in only and for groups of four or less.
RAINBOW LODGE
2011 ELLA BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77008
This Is It Restaurant is offering free breakfast and coffee, on Friday, Jan. 18, to any federal worker that has been laid off during the shutdown. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
THIS IS IT RESTAURANT
2712 BLODGETT STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Cy-Fair Helping Hands is encouraging any Cy-Fair resident that is a federal employee to come to their pantry to receive assistance with food. Applicants are asked to bring their government ID. The pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and the first and third Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CY-FAIR HELPING HANDS
7510 CHERRY PARK DRIVE, SUITE G
HOUSTON, TX 77095
Runway Cafe is serving free food to any member of the Coast Guard due to the government shutdown.
RUNWAY CAFE
7915 AIRPORT ROAD
ANGLETON, TX 77515
Pearland Pets will be opening on an appointment-only basis for any pet owners affected by the government shutdown. The nonprofit organization wants to ensure that pets remain in their homes, instead of surrendered to a local shelter, because someone affected by the shutdown may not have the means to afford pet food or supplies. All food and supplies will be free. Their goal is to provide a 30-day supply of food for each pet. You must complete a short form if need of assistance.
Fuzzy’s Pizza in Katy is offering 50 percent off any medium or large thin/regular crust three topping pizza. You must show a government badge or ID to redeem this offer. This will last until the end of the government shutdown. (This offer is only valid at the Mason Road location)
FUZZY’S PIZZA KATY
613 B SOUTH MASON ROAD
KATY, TX 77450
If you know any local restaurants that are serving free food to federal workers affected by the government shutdown, please email AVALARY@RADIO-ONE.COM
