10/31/2025
If you or someone you know is impacted by the SNAP/government shutdown and needs a little help feeding yourselves or your kiddos, here are local restaurants stepping up to offer free meals. No shame, no judgment โ just community taking care of community. ๐
Please share this with anyone who might need it.
And if youโre in a position to support these businesses (now or later), keep them on your list. Theyโre doing good when it counts. ๐
Here are some confirmed spots offering free meals during the shutdown:
๐ Piaโs Trattoria โ Gulfport
Free โShutdown To-Go Mealโ for families affected by the SNAP/government shutdown.
Includes: Pasta Pomodori, Bread & Salad
When: WedโSun, 5โ6 PM (pickup only)
Ask for the Shutdown To-Go Special. No questions asked.
๐ The Violet Stone โ St. Pete
Providing free meals to families impacted by the SNAP/government shutdown.
Check their Facebook/Instagram for daily availability and ask for the Shutdown Meal.
๐ฌ Gigglewaters โ Safety Harbor
Free kids meals during the SNAP/government shutdown.
Available starting Nov 1 until benefits resume.
Ask for the Shutdown Kids Meal.
๐ Chicken Salad Chick โ Clearwater
Offering free kids meals during the SNAP/government shutdown.
Ask for the SNAP Shutdown Kids Meal. Dine-in only.
๐ Paulโs Chicago Pizza โ Clearwater
Providing free kids meals related to the SNAP/government shutdown.
Ask for the Shutdown Kids Meal when ordering.
๐ธ Skipperโs Smokehouse โ Tampa
Offering free kids meals for families affected by the SNAP/government shutdown.
Available during the shutdown until benefits resume.
Ask for the Shutdown Kids Meal.