Several local restaurants and food organizations are offering free food for children as Big Bend schools close in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Leon County Schools compiled a list of restaurants that are offering free meals to children and families in the area.as they grapple with closures triggered by COVID-19 concerns. ''
The list is below (stipulations or special instructions are marked with a *):
Good Vibes Food Truck
Free meals to kids
22400 Blountstown Hwy at the Sunoco Gas Station
Leon Fruit and Nut Exchange
Free to anyone and will deliver
Tabitha Frazier
(850) 766-3217 (texting preferred)
Lindy’s Fried Chicken
Free kid’s lunch
2120 Crawfordville Hwy. / Wakulla County
10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
March 16—March 31
*No purchase necessary
Jimmy John’s
Free Little John Sandwiches
All Tallahassee Locations
1080 W. Tennessee Street
2047 Pensacola Street
1925 Apalachee Parkway
1890 Thomasville Road
1450 Timberlane Road
699 W. Gaines Street
1704 Capital Circle NE
11 a.m.—2 p.m.
March 16—March 31
*Mention this ad when ordering
*Child must be present
*Only one Little John per child
*Not valid on delivery orders; in shop or drive-thru only
Sahara Café
Free Kids Lunch Bag with Chicken Wrap and Cookie
1135 Apalachee Parkway
March 17— 31
*Take-out only
*No purchase necessary
The Seineyard Seafood Restaurant
Free Fried Chicken Tenders for Kids
8056 Woodville Hwy, Woodville, FL 32362
11 a.m.—3 p.m.
*Dine-in only
Uncle Maddios
Free Kids Meals
All Tallahassee Locations
1435 East Lafayette Street
3122 Mahan Drive, Suite 103
During business hours until school is back in session
*Curbside pickup available
*No purchase necessary
*Online kids meal ordering code forthcoming, but you can order by phone and in-person
TC Bakery, featuring Ma Mary’s
Free kids meals
614 Eugenia Street
11 a.m.—2 p.m.
March 23rd – March 28
Ms. Dee’s Kitchen
Free Breakfast for Children
717 Old Bainbridge Road
7 a.m.—9 a.m.
March 17—20 & March 24—27
*Child must be present
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina at Village Square
Free kids meals
1425 Village Square Boulevard, Suite 5
11 a.m.—12 noon
March 16—March 30
*Dine-in or Pick-up
*No purchase necessary
Help Shelf Tallahassee Locations
AMI Kids
Big Bend Cares
Center Point Church
Fire Station 12
Frenchtown Heritage Hub
Legal Services of North Florida
Leon County Veterans Services
