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Killen's Barbecue Offers Free Meals to Federal Employees During Government Shutdown

KHOU 11November 5, 20253 min7,751 views
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Community Support During Government Shutdown

  • 🤝 Killen's Barbecue is providing free barbecue sandwich plates to federal employees and their families across all four of its locations.
  • 💡 This initiative aims to help federal workers who have not received paychecks due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Free Meal Details and Locations

  • 🍽️ Federal employees need to show their government ID to receive a free meal, which includes a brisket sandwich, potato salad, and baked beans.
  • 📍 The giveaway is available at Killen's locations in Pearland, The Woodlands, Cypress, and the Heights.
  • ⏳ Meals will be provided throughout the day while supplies last, with plans to prepare more food if needed.

Impact on Federal Employees

  • 😔 Federal employees like Shaina Shaw expressed frustration over missed paychecks and the need for a resolution, especially before the holidays.
  • 🙏 Shaw and Kelvin Castillo voiced gratitude for the community's support, noting that such gestures make them more inclined to patronize businesses like Killen's.

Owner's Motivation and Commitment

  • 🔥 Owner Ronnie Killen stated that the restaurant plans to continue offering assistance as long as there is a need.
  • ❤️ The decision to help stems from a desire to provide a good hot meal and alleviate some of the stress faced by affected workers.

Additional Support Resources

  • 🥫 The Houston Food Bank is also assisting those impacted by the shutdown with special food distribution events.
  • ℹ️ Information on food distribution events can be obtained by texting 'food' to 713-52611, requiring pre-registration.
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