While Mainers brace for an end to SNAP benefits in the coming week due to the ongoing government shutdown, community members are stepping up to help. A number of businesses and restaurants across the state are offering meal deals to government workers, SNAP recipients, and families in need.
We have compiled the list below. If you know of other businesses offering food assistance to Mainers affected by the loss of SNAP benefits or the government shutdown, please email us at [email protected].
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### The Bakehouse, Orrington
Delivering fresh loaves of bread to the Greater Bangor community.
### Blaze Urban Pizza, Multiple Locations
All Blaze locations will offer **50% off the entire food menu and non-alcoholic drinks** (regularly priced items) to current EBT SNAP recipients. This offer is valid Monday through Thursday for both lunch and dinner, and Sundays from 2 p.m. to close. Customers will be asked to show their EBT/SNAP card at checkout.
### Bucksport and Ellsworth Nutrition Cafes
Community-sponsored meal delivery programs.
### Fresh Off The Farm, Rockport
Offering free bags of vegetables for SNAP recipients.
### Family Time Dine and Play, Auburn
Providing six free pizzas a day to people in need.
### Just-In-Time Recreation, Lewiston
Children are eligible for two free hot dogs and french fries, or a grilled cheese sandwich and french fries, until SNAP benefits are reinstated. This deal is available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays.
### Moe’s BBQ
Government employees who show ID will be able to purchase individual meals or family meal packs for **50% off** until the government shutdown has ended.
### Nutty Nettie’s Cafe, Auburn
Customers under the age of 17 will eat for free.
### Provender Kitchen and Bar, Ellsworth
Providing free meals to local Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
### Sam’s Italian Foods, Multiple Locations
Starting Nov. 1, children 12 and under (limit 2 per family) will be eligible for a free 10-inch cheese pizza. Adults accompanying the children qualify for a **10% discount** on their food with proof of an EBT/SNAP card.
### Taj Indian and Indo-Chinese Cuisine, South Portland
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If your business is offering food assistance during this challenging time, reach out to share your support. Together, we can help ensure no Mainer goes hungry.
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