Kids Eat FREE (or close to it, anyway)

Who wants free food? Kids do at these "Kids eat FREE" places!

MONDAY

Casa Real: Kids 10 & under eat free every Monday with the purchase of adult meal. 301 N Grand Ave. West, Springfield.

God Father's Pizza: Monday's 5p-8p Ages 10 and under eat free from the buffet (includes a drink). One free child per paying adult. Springfield, Decatur and Mt. Zion

Mario's Italian Restaurant: Kids eat free with paying adult. 3073 East Clearlake Ave, Springfield.

SmashBurger: Kids eat free with paying adult. 2661 Chatham Road, Springfield

MCL Cafeteria: Up to two kids eat free with paying adult

Dublin Pub: Kid eat free with paying adult entree. All day. 1975 W. Wabash, Springfield

iHop: Kids eat free 4p-10p with paying adult. 2600 Sunrise Drive, Springfield or 4001 Wabash Ave, Springfield.

Sonic: Half price drinks from 2p-4p daily.

O'Charleys: Kids 10 and under eat free with from kid's menu with each paying adult. One Child per paying adult. (includes drink) 4241 Conestoga Drive, Springfield

Wings, Etc. $2.50 kids meals every day (includes drink). 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield

Charlie Parkers: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paid adult. Meals include fries, small drink and applesauce. 700 North Street, Springfield

TUESDAY

Bob Evans: 4p-8p Kids eat free. 4221 Conestoga Drive, Springfield

O'Charley's: Kids 10 and under eat free with from kid's menu with each paying adult. One Child per paying adult. (includes drink) 4241 Conestoga Drive, Springfield

Denny's: 4p-10p Kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult 2905 Stevenson Drive, Springfield and 2599 W. Wabash, Springfield

iHop: Kids eat free 4p-10p with paying adult. 2600 Sunrise Drive, Springfield or 4001 Wabash Ave, Springfield.

Pizza Hut: 5p-7:30p free buffet for kids 10 and under with adult buffet purchase (dine in). All locations

Texas Roadhouse: Tuesday night is kids night. There are several activities for children Springfield

Market Grille @ Hyvee: Kids eat free with paying adult in the restaurant. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield

Chili's: Kids eat free 2891 S Veteran's Pkwy, Springfield

Dublin Pub: Kid eat free with paying adult entree. All day. 1975 W. Wabash, Springfield

Wings, Etc. $2.50 kids meals every day (includes drink). 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield

Sonic: Half price drinks from 2p-4p daily.

Charlie Parkers: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paid adult. Meals include fries, small drink and applesauce. 700 North Street, Springfield

WEDNESDAY

Charlie Parkers: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paid adult. Meals include fries, small drink and applesauce. 700 North Street, Springfield

Wings, Etc. $2.50 kids meals every day (includes drink). 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield

Sonic: Half price drinks from 2p-4p daily.

The Brickhouse: Kids 10 and under eat free with adult purchase 3136 W Iles, Springfield and 217 S. 5th, Springfield

Buffalo Wild Wings: $1.50 all day "Wild Child" meals for ages 12 and under includes drink 4420 W. Wabash, Springfield

THURSDAY

Charlie Parkers: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paid adult. Meals include fries, small drink and applesauce. 700 North Street, Springfield

Wings, Etc. $2.50 kids meals every day (includes drink). 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield

Sonic: Half price drinks from 2p-4p daily.

FRIDAY

Charlie Parkers: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paid adult. Meals include fries, small drink and applesauce. 700 North Street, Springfield

Wings, Etc. $2.50 kids meals every day (includes drink). 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield

Sonic: Half price drinks from 2p-4p daily.

SATURDAY

Charlie Parkers: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paid adult. Meals include fries, small drink and applesauce. 700 North Street, Springfield

Wings, Etc. $2.50 kids meals every day (includes drink). 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield

Sonic: Half price drinks from 2p-4p daily.

Denny's: 4p-10p Kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult 2905 Stevenson Drive, Springfield and 2599 W. Wabash, Springfield

Qdoba Mexican Grill: Kids eat free 2320 W Wabash, Springfield

Steak N Shake: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal over $8 (Dine-in only) All shakes and drinks 1/2 price 2p-4p All locations, Springfield

SUNDAY

Charlie Parkers: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paid adult. Meals include fries, small drink and applesauce. 700 North Street, Springfield

Wings, Etc. $2.50 kids meals every day (includes drink). 2315 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield

Sonic: Half price drinks from 2p-4p daily.

Hickory River: One kid's plate FREE per every platter or combo purchased 2917 W. Iles, Springfield

Xochimilco: Kid's eat free. All locations, Springfield

Qdoba Mexican Grill: Kids eat free 2320 W Wabash, Springfield

Steak N Shake: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal over $8 (Dine-in only) All shakes and drinks 1/2 price 2p-4p All locations, Springfield

Food, Shelter and God

In order to live we need a few things... 

I want to help you see that you are NOT alone. Don't be scared to ask for help. That is why there are several places in the community that can help you get on your feet. I recommend starting with God. If it is not for you, that is okay. But I promise you, I was in a position a time or two in my life where nothing mattered to me, but me. After years of failing myself, I learned that knowing God was my ONLY way out. I started with the Bible. When I didn't understand it and the only way to know more was to start attending church, I was VERY hesitant. I have been to a few churches where I had to follow rules, had to do this and that, couldn't eat this, had to say that, you were not a member unless you were present every single Sunday... I could NOT be ME. That is not what church is about. Church is about finding Jesus, leading others His way and being the church. Church is about knowing who YOU are IN CHRIST. So, I am providing a few links to help you get started.

Find God Here, here and here. These are my favorite places to start.

If you are in need of food...

There are not nearly enough food pantries in Springfield to feed everyone without food. But I pray that will soon change.

 Central Illinois Foodbank is the best place to start. They have a list of agencies that provide food. Not each agency is the same. You can reach them by phone at 217-522-4022 or in person at 1937 E. Cook Springfield, IL. 62703

Department of Human Services offer SNAP benefits upon qualification. You can apply online or in person.

Women Infants and Children (WIC) offers nutrition classes, food vouchers, some medical help with children under the age of 5.

The State Board of Education offers reduced lunch programs for students.

Need a place to stay?

Women and children that have been in domestic violence can seek help at Sojourn Shelter. You will have one on one help with an advocate, a room, shower, food and help with transportation.

Helping Hands

DHS

Springfield Housing Authority

There are a few. I have a few more places that I am waiting to hear more about. Please check back later for an update.

Another useful place to look is Craigslist. There you can find local jobs, housing and even free stuff! Who doesn't like free?