Price Chopper, Hy-Vee offering free meals to kids in St. Joseph this week amid government shutdown
Cameron Montemayor
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.