AIEP BULLETIN - FREE MEALS DURING COVID-19
Many restaurants have provided free meals and deals to our first responders, healthcare workers, and students during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only restaurants but also school districts are being very supportive for those families who need that extra meal for their child.

People are struggling and working very diligently to survive during this difficult time. Let's explore free meal options below!
SCHOOL DISTRICTS - EMERGENCY FOOD CENTERS
Many school districts have set up emergency food centers where any student in that town can get a free breakfast and lunch on weekdays during the school closures. The meals are for the children only and the child must be present. When families pick up the food they need to maintain social distance.

Hartford Courant provides a list of towns that can help families within those areas to get free meals for their children:

Hartford Public Schools: 

  • Achievement First, 305 Greenfield St.
  • Classical Magnet School, 85 Woodland St.
  • Rawson School, 260 Holcomb St.
  • Weaver High School, 415 Granby St.
  • Global Communications Academy, 85 Edwards St.
  • SAND School, 1750 Main St.
  • Wish Museum School, 350 Barbour St.
  • Hartford Public High School, 55 Forest St.
  • Kennelly School, 180 White St.
  • Moylan School—ELAMS, 101 Catherine St.
  • Parkville Community School, 47 New Park Ave.
  • Sanchez School, 176 Babcock St.
  • Bellizzi School, 215 South St.
  • Betances Early Reading School, 42 Charter Oak Ave.
  • Burr School, 400 Wethersfield Ave.
  • Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, 53 Vernon St.

West Hartford Public Schools:
  • Braeburn Elementary School, 45 Braeburn Road
  • Bugbee Elementary Schoolm 1943 Asylum Ave.
  • Charter Oak International Academy, 425 Oakwood Ave
  • Conard High School. 110 Beechwood Road
  • King Philip Middle School, 100 King Philip Drive
  • Whiting Lane Elementary School, 47 Whiting Lane
  • Hillcrest Avenue Neighborhood Outreach Center, 105 Hillcrest Ave

Middletown Public Schools:
  • Bielefeld Elementary School, 70 Maynard St., front office entrance
  • Macdonough Elementary School, 66 Spring St., cafeteria entrance across form the parking lot and basketball courts
  • Snow Elementary School, 299 Wadsworth At., front office entrance
  • Spencer Elementary School, 207 Westfield St., front office entrance
  • Woodrow Wilson Middle School, 1 Wilderman’s Way, front office entrance
FREE FOOD FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS
The healthcare workers and first responders are sacrificing their lives in order to protect ours. We are very thankful and appreciate them for saving many lives and keeping us safe. We also thank the restaurants and companies around the country that are showing their appreciation by providing free meals and coffee to healthcare workers and first responders.

Thrillist provides a list of those restaurants that provide the free meals and coffee:

  • McDonald's - You can pass through a McD's drive-thru to get a totally free "Thank You Meal" if you're a healthcare worker, police officer, paramedic, or firefighter

  • Dunkin' - Any healthcare worker can grab a free medium coffee and donut. No purchase is required


  • Corner Bakery - Get a free coffee if you're a nurse or healthcare worker with an ID

  • Cumberland Farms - People who can grab a free coffee any day of the week include: healthcare workers, first responders, and military personnel including police officers, firefighters, active military, paramedics, doctors, nurses, hospital and medical staff, and medical researchers

  • Delta Sonic - Each Delta Sonic location with a brick oven will offer a free meal to: doctors, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers with a valid ID
MONA LISA RISTORANTE OFFERS FREE MEALS TO STUDENTS
Mona Lisa Ristorante, is a family oriented restaurant located in Thomaston, CT. This restaurant is providing free student meals while schools are closed during coronavirus pandemic.

The owner, Abbas Hoshmand was interviewed by WTNH and he said that he wants to help the community and the students, because the community always gives back. Mr. Hoshmand does not ask questions when orders are placed, he wants to help those who need lunch.
Stay positive. Adapt. Be well.
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