Amarillo Businesses Feed Families Amid SNAP Uncertainty

As we sit here getting close to November 1st and families worrying about where their next meal may come from in Amarillo. The SNAP benefits are supposed to not go out in November if the government shutdown continues.

Big Jim’s Pizza Takes the First Step

Instead of just sitting and waiting to see what is going to happen a few Amarillo businesses are jumping in to bring matters into their own hands. First business to make a move was Big Jim's Pizza Co.

They are making sure all kids in the Amarillo area fifteen and under have a meal every single day. They are offering a slice of pizza and a piece of fruit every day until the government figures their stuff out.

Malcolm’s and Food Temptations Join the Effort

Since then Malcolm's Ice Cream and Food Temptations has also come out to lower their prices during these uncertain times.

Amarillo we are going to start a government shut down special starting tomorrow 10/29 and running until the government opens back up. We are going to reduce all kids meals to $4 and all our adult burger meals will be reduced by $1. We know it's tough right now Amarillo and we at Malcolm's Ice Cream & Food Temptations will do our best to help.

80/20 Opens Its Doors to Families in Need

Another business in Amarillo 80/20 located in the space attached to Pizza Hut on Georgia Street has also come out to help:

A new era of need is upon us.

We are happy to provide to families affected by the loss of SNAP benefits. Our neighbors, our customers and our friends, please feel comfortable reaching out and I’ll make sure I do everything in my power to provide.
806-282-5434 this is my phone number, you can text me to start the conversation of what we can provide.

We ask nothing in return. No discounts for future purchases and discretion is absolutely a given. We just want to help the best we can and the circle of that will provide to us collectively.

Community Organizations Step Up Too

Of course Snack Pak for Kids and the High Plains Food Bank will be extremely busy helping out during this time. Hopefully everything gets figured out before Saturday. Hopefully, none of this has to happen. We don't want families to have to worry.