Shutdown

“The Roost Hosts Free Community Breakfast & Food Drive to Support Neighbors in Need”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“WHAT: The Roost invites the community to gather for a morning of warmth, connection, and generosity at The Roost’s Community Breakfast & Food Drive. This special event offers a free breakfast for anyone affected by recent SNAP benefit reductions and the Federal Government shutdown — and an opportunity for those who can give to support local food resources.

Guests will enjoy a hearty breakfast featuring eggs, breakfast sausage, potatoes, French toast, and freshly brewed drip coffee from Counter Culture and A Toda Madre. The event is made possible through the generous support of Chef’s Warehouse, Capital Seaboard, Counter Culture Coffee, and A Toda Madre Coffee. (more…)

José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen adds 2nd Location for Federal Workers to get Free Lunch

By Prince Of Petworth


701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photo by Josh

From an email:

“As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to federal workers and their families.

The community lunches will take place Wednesday, October 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (more…)

Another Free Lunch Option for Furloughed Feds: “free lunch sandwiches at all Moby Dick locations”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo furcafe

From Moby Dick House of Kabob:

“Moby Dick House of Kabob, the beloved Iranian kabob restaurant serving the DC area for more than 30 years, announced today the launch of Sandwiches for the Shutdown, a give-back initiative to support federal employees affected by the government shutdown.

Beginning Monday October 27, 2025, all Moby Dick locations will offer free lunch sandwiches to federal employees who present a valid federal ID, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (more…)

“World Central Kitchen to Serve Meals to Furloughed Federal Workers”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Caroline Angelo

From a media advisory:

“Free Lunch Service at Canal Park in Navy Yard – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to furloughed federal workers and their families.

The community lunch will take place Monday, October 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Canal Park in Navy Yard, (more…)

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