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In difficult times like this, it can be easy to lose sight of all the good being done to help others. Here in the Southern Tier, an enormous number of local restaurants have stepped up to assist with providing take-out lunches for kids impacted by the Coronavirus school shutdown. We'd like to thank Brittany Brewer for doing such an excellent job compiling the list below of restaurants providing meals for kids during this difficult time.
If you have any questions, please contact the restaurants directly.
BINGHAMTON
Binghamton City Schools - 10am-1pm. Free breakfast and lunch available daily Monday-Friday at all of their schools, Saratoga and Carlisle Communities, and Columbus.
Belmar Pub- free lunch from 12-1 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays
Craft - 11:30am. Monday and Friday. Free lunch to first 50 children accompanied by an adult.
Michelangelo’s Ristorante - 11am-2pm. Monday-Friday. Free lunch for children.
Cortese Restaurant - 11am-1pm. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Free lunch to first 50 children.
Spiedie and Rib Pit (Binghamton location) - 11am-1pm. Monday-Friday. Free lunch for children grades k-8.
Relief Pitcher - daily Monday-Friday starting at 11am. Free meal to first 50 children.
Lost Dog Cafe - 11am Tuesday and Thursday at Walnut Street Park. Free lunch. (Lost dog is also running a gift card special- buy $100 and recieve an extra $20)
Petersons Tavern - 11:30 am. Tuesday and Thursday. Free lunch to first 50 children.
Alexanders Cafe - 11:30 am. Wednesday Free lunch to first 50 children accompanied by an adult.
The Spot - Monday-Friday. Free meal to any child in need.
United Presbyterian Church - Free carry-out meals on Tuesday starting at 5pm (all ages). Emergency food pantry also available.
SURROUNDING AREAS
All schools within the BROOME-TIOGA BOCES district will provide both free lunch and breakfast to all individuals 18 and under. Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm. You may go to the location closest to you, even if it is not in your district.
Tall Blonde Cafe - Free lunch. Tuesdays until school resumes.
Nicks (Endicott) -Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Free lunch to first 50 children k-8 from 11am-1pm.
Rossi’s pizza (all locations) - 11am-1pm. Monday-Thursday. First 50 children will receive a free lunch.
Tonys (Endwell/Endicott) - 11:30-1 Monday-Friday. Free lunch to the first 60 children.
Joeys pizzeria (Endicott) 12-1:30 Tuesday-Friday. Free lunch to first 50 children.
Jim Roma's Bakery (Endicott) - 11am-1pm, Monday-Friday. Free lunch and loaf of bread to take home for children.
Jimmy Johns (Vestal) -11am-1pm. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Free meal to first 50 children accompanied by an adult.
Lisle inn - Tuesday- Friday. 12-4. Free lunch to first 20 kids.
Hitchin Post (Harpursville) - 12-2pm, Monday-Friday. Free lunch for first 30 children. Must reserve through facebook.
Brody's Pizza (Endicott) - 12-1:30pm. Tuesday-Friday. Free meal to children accompanied by an adult. Call (607)953-0860 if unable to get to restaurant and arrangements will be made.
MJ's (Owego) - 12-2pm. Tuesday and Thursday. Free meal to children accompanied by an adult.
Whitney Point Country Kitchen - Free meal available. Call 607-692-4952 to make arrangements.
Aiello's Restaurant - Monday-Friday. 11am-1pm. Lunch available to first 30 children with an adult. Call ahead to make arrangements is preferred.
JKS Home improvement (Endwell) Monday and Tuesday. 11am-1pm. Free lunch to first 50 children. Delivery available.
Reds Kettle Inn (Johnson city) - Tuesday- Friday. After 4pm any child who resides in the village of Johnson city may come in for a free meal.
The Topper (Endicott) - Monday-Friday. 11am-1pm. Free bag lunch for children.
River Rock Diner (Owego) - Monday and Wednesday. 12-2pm. Free lunch for any children accompanied by an adult.
California Grill (Vestal) - Monday-Friday. 11am-1pm. For senior citizens. To go meals. Call 741-4062 to make arrangements for pick up.
Broome county senior centers - offering daily to-go meals for seniors. Call your nearest center to make arrangement for pick up.
IN ADDITION
A&D Transport has volunteered their services to anyone who needs them to pick up their prescriptions.
Schneider's Grocery (Kirkwood)- will be providing delivery service to the elderly and the at-risk population. Call (607)775-1335 for more information.
J’s clean sweep has toilet tissue available on a consistent basis at .65/roll and can deliver to those who need.
Rainbow Trail (Owego) - Monday-Friday. Free meal for elderly/disabled individuals. Toilet tissue also available for these individuals. Call (607)687-9881 to arrange.