Price Chopper, Hy-Vee offering free meals to kids in St. Joseph this week amid government shutdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A pair of local grocery stores are lending a helping hand to families and households across St. Joseph amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Hy-Vee and Cosentino's Price Chopper in St. Joseph are both offering free hot meals to any child under 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. between Nov. 3 and Nov. 7.
Meals are being offered to help support families and households amid financial challenges with the ongoing government shutdown.
At Price Chopper, customers are asked to visit the deli hot bar to receive a complimentary meal.
Price Chopper meal schedule
- Tuesday, Nov. 4: Beef and noodles with roll
- Wednesday, Nov. 5: Chicken pot pie with biscuit
- Thursday, Nov. 6: BBQ pulled pork with macaroni and cheese
- Friday, Nov. 7: Pasta with meatballs and breadstick
Hy-Vee meal schedule
- Tuesday, Nov. 4: Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread
- Wednesday, Nov. 5: Chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes
- Thursday, Nov. 6: Chili and a cinnamon roll
- Friday, Nov. 7: Sesame or orange chicken rice bowl
At Hy-Vee, the same meal will be available to everyone else for $3 and will be offered for dine in or to go.
Customers who wish to help their local food pantries can do so at Hy-Vee as well. Stores will offer $5 and $10 food bank donation bundles for customers to purchase.
