In an effort to help the employees of the Federal Government who are not getting paid through the shutdown, some local restaurants have decided to show support and appreciation for the dedicated men and women who keep our community safe and orderly.
The release said, “We strongly believe that we are all family here in Kentucky. Together, we strive to be better and to overcome adversities as a community.”
Each restaurant will offer a a different type of free meal to federal employees who must show their valid Federal ID. It is asked that the employees call ahead to let them know they are coming.
In Louisville:
Ryan Rogers of HiCotton Hospitality is offering free meals at all of his restaurant locations on Thursday, January 17.
Details: Thursday, January 17
bar Vetti, 800 S 4th St, Louisville
Small pizza and soup or salad combo from 11am to 2pm for federal employees with valid federal ID
Feast BBQ, 909 E Market St, Suite 100, Louisville
Feast BBQ, 10318 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville
Free barbecue sandwich, side and soft drink from 11:30am to 5pm for federal employees with valid federal ID
Royals Hot Chicken, 736 E Market St, Louisville
Two chicken tenders, dipping sauce, side and soft drink for federal employees with valid federal ID
Edward Lee will be offering all unpaid federal employees with valid federal ID a free family meal from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, Jan 17 and also a free dinner on Monday, Jan 21
Details: Thursday, January 17
610 Magnolia, 610 West Magnolia Ave, Louisville
From 4pm to 6pm: free family meal with homemade lasagna, salad, and soft drinks. Please call to reserve: 502-636-0783. There will also be bag lunches available for pick up during the dinner
Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
610 Magnolia, 610 West Magnolia Ave, Louisville
From 4pm to 6pm: free family meal with hot dinners, salad, and soft drinks. Please call to reserve: 502-636-0783
In New Albany:
Joe Phillips will be offering free dinner at his restaurant, Pint & Union on Thursday, January 17
Details: Thursday, January 17
Pints & Union, 114 East Market St, New Albany
Free dinner from 4pm to 6pm for federal employees with valid federal ID.Please call to reserve: 812-913-4647
Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Pints & Union, 114 East Market St, New Albany
Free lunch from 12 noon to 2pm for federal employees with valid federal ID. Please call to reserve: 812-913-4647.
