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Chávez Elementary School

Food Resources for Families During SNAP Pause...

Posted Date: 11/03/25 (8:45 AM)


Good Morning Chávez Families,

I wanted to share these resources, as I know that some may be facing a shortage of food currently.  

Please check these out and see if they might be helpful at this time.

Principal Kevin 



 
FREE MEAL AT JADE DUMPLING
 
WHEN: Beginning November 1, 12 – 2pm
WHEREJade Dumpling, 5th Street location ONLY – 207 E 5th Ave, Suite 100, Eugene
Beginning November 1, we will provide free SNAP to-go lunches from 12pm – 2pm at our 5th Street Location only for those impacted by the SNAP pause, until benefits are reinstated. Simply let our 5th street staff know you’d like a “SNAP lunch,” and they will know what to do.
 
 
 
FREE MEAL AT LAUGHING PLANET
 
WHEN: All business hours.
WHEREAll Laughing Planet locations are participating. Lasts until SNAP is back.
 
Just ask for “Adult SNAP Meal” or “Kids SNAP Meal” or both. Our staff will take it from there.
 
No proof needed, no questions asked. Just the honor system. All Laughing Planet locations are participating.
 
 
 
FREE MEAL AT SOUPER BOWLS
 
WHEN: Mon – Thurs, 6:30 – 8pm
WHERESouper Bowls, 22 Valley River Center, Eugene
 
Ask for the Owner’s Special or Elana’s Spensial and we’ll make sure you’re well taken care of.
 
 
 
 
 
 
FREE MEAL AT ACORN COMMUNITY CAFÉ
 
WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
WHEREAcorn Community Café, 769 Monroe Street, Eugene
 
Free meals available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies vary based on donations from the prior day.