More Branford Spots Step Up To Feed Unpaid Fed Workers, Hungry

BRANFORD, CT - In the past few days a number of food establishments in Branford have stepped up to help federal workers who have gone over a month without being paid by offering free meals.

And, the offer of free food hasn't ended there - as a well-known delicatessan is now extending the offer to anyone who is hungry.

The free food offering started with Crostini on Meadow Street offering free breakfast to any government worker who has been impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. That offer started on January 17th.

Now, Shoreline Prime Meats and Deli, is joining in.

On its Facebook page, Shoreline says this: "In recognition of the many people out of work (government and non government) the homeless and hungry in this brutal weather, Shoreline Prime will be giving out free hot lunch this Thursday noon to 3 p.m.

"No proof of being down and out is necessary. Come on in, warm up and have lunch on us.

"Only thing we ask is that you all pay it forward!!"

If what Crostini and Shoreline Prime is doing isn't enough, Rosso Vino, which is near the Branford/East Haven town line in Short Beach is jumping in and offering lunch and dinners to federal workers.

Rosso Vino had this to say on its Facebook page:

"Complimentary lunch or dinner for New Haven Coast Guard and TSA employees with valid identification at Rosso Vino. Excludes Saturdays."