Nicole Miller and her children, Xander, and Natalie, help get free meals ready at Louie’s Bar and Grill in Syracuse Thursday, April 30. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart

By Phoebe Muthart
InkFreeNews

SYRACUSE — Louie’s Bar and Grill in Syracuse gave away 700 free meals today, Thursday, April 30. Vehicles started lining up well before the starting time of 4 p.m. for free meals. The owners, Kenny and Kim Johnson, started promptly at 4 p.m. handing out the free dinners with numerous volunteers. There was approximately 30 volunteers assisting with help.

The meals consisted of sloppy joe sandwiches and chips.

Sponsors of the free meals were: Clint Davis Construction, RE/MAX Partners, Close Home Inspections and Davis Farms.

The drive-thru meals were for those in need or anyone who wanted one. There were 75 cars waiting in line by 4 p.m. and only 125 meals were left a little after 4 p.m.

“The community has supported us, so we are supporting them. We love being part of the community,” said Kim Johnson.

She said she started cooking Wednesday with over 100 lbs. of meat.

While some people gladly accepted the free meals, some also donated money after receiving a meal.

Kenny and Kim Johnson, owners of Louie’s Bar and Grill, get free meals consisting of sloppy joes and chips, to hand out to the community. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart

Kim Cates helps direct traffic at Louie’s Bar and Grill in Syracuse Thursday, April 30. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart

Hadley Crowe hangs out the window while waiting for a free meal at Louie’s Bar and Grill, Syracuse. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart