Louisville Serves Up Free Food to Federal Workers

Southern hospitality is alive and well in Louisville, KY amid the government shutdown currently facing the nation. Often referred to as the Gateway to the South, Louisville's community of local restaurants and attractions have come together in attempt to provide some relief to unpaid federal employees. Below is a list of local Louisville businesses who have volunteered to help during the shutdown.

Porch Kitchen & Bar

270 W. Jefferson St.

Free American breakfast platter - 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday - Friday.

Gralehaus

1001 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY

Free breakfast sandwich – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23rd

Butchertown Pizza Hall

1301 Story Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Lunch Combo - 1 Topping Slice, 2 Garlic Knots, and a Soft Drink 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23rd

Holy Grale

1034 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY

Free Fritjes for Fed Employees – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23rd

Red Hot Roasters

1007 East Main Street, Louisville, KY

Free drop coffee and fresh baked cookies to federal employees during store hours

Decca

812 E. Market St., Louisville, KY

Free Box lunches from 12-2. Free for federal employees and family. No need to call just show up and get what you need. Wednesday, Jan. 23rd

Rainbow Blossom

3738 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40207

$25 gift cards available to federal employees during business hours.

Fat Lamb

2011 Grinstead Dr #104, Louisville, KY 40204

Free Double Cheeseburger or Black Bean Burger with Fries or Salad for federal employees. 11:30 - 2:30. Reservations recommended but not required. (502) 409-7499. Jan, 25th & 26th

610 Magnolia

610 West Magnolia Ave., Louisville

Free to go dinner, available for pickup at catering kitchen across the street from 610 Magnolia- From 4pm-6pm - Please call to reserve: 502-636-0783

Pints & Union

114 East Market St, New Albany

Free dinner from 4 - 6 pm - please call to reserve 812-913-4647. Thursday, Jan. 24th

Free lunch from 12 noon to 2pm - please call to reserve 812-913-4647. Friday, Jan. 25th

Orange Clover

590 Missouri Ave. #100, Jeffersonville, IN

Breakfast or Lunch 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25th

Portage House

117 E Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, IN 47129

Free Double Cheeseburger or Black Bean Burger with Fries or Salad for federal employees. 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Reservations recommended but not required. (812) 913-4250. Jan. 25th & 26th

Copper & Kings Distillery

1121 E. Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206

Free tour and tasting for federal employees. Stop by or email tours@copperandkings.com for a code to book online.