Twin Cities restaurants offer food for kids during school closures

(FOX 9) - As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.

Sunday, Governor Tim Walz announced plans to close Minnesota's K-12 public schools from Wednesday to Friday, March 27 in order to combat COVID-19.

Currently, Minnesota has at least 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Check with your local restaurants for options in your area.

ROSEVILLE

Granite City: Every kid can receive a free lunch that contains a turkey sandwich, chips, and applesauce. Completely free, no other purchase is necessary. Just ask for a manager and we will be happy to make it happen.

A meal prepared by Granite City Roseville for students who are out of school due to the coronavirus.

"If you are concerned about ensuring your children have lunch, stop by Granite City Food and Brewery-Roseville," the company said in a Facebook post. "Every kid can receive a free lunch that contains a turkey sandwich, chips, and applesauce. Completely free, no other purchase is necessary. Just ask for a manager and we will be happy to make it happen.

Minnesota restaurants stepping up with meals for kids out of school

With all Minnesota schools closing this week, some Twin Cities area restaurants are stepping up with free meals for kids who count on them during the school day.

ST. PAUL

Day by Day Cafe: Day by Day will be offering hot dogs and chips at no charge to kids home from school starting tomorrow, March 16. It takes a village and we want to be there as much as possible.

Station 280: Anytime after 11 a.m., starting Monday, March 16, kids can get a free lunch including milk, orange juice, turkey sandwich, fruit snacks and an apple at Station 280.

Billy's on Grand: Offering free lunches to kids 14 and under from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. all this week.

MINNEAPOLIS

Maya Cuisine & Bar: Every child will receive a free lunch consisting of a cheese quesadilla, rice and beans.

Que Viet: Starting Wednesday any child that needs help with lunch may come for free fried rice. Please share this post to reach as many kids as possible.

MAPLE GROVE

Great Harvest: Starting Monday, March 16th 2020, We will offer FREE breads and goodies bags to those families in need during the school closure.

ALBERTVILLE

Dunn Bros. & Westbridge Community Church: We have offered to partner with Dunn Bros. to help provide lunches for anyone in need between 11am - 1pm Monday through Friday for the next 2 weeks. Simply swing in to the church parking lot, and we'll have lunches provided by Dunn Bros & Westbridge Church.

ST. LOUIS PARK

Lucky Cricket: Free Meals: For all children under age 12 to help families.