EAGLE PASS, TX — The Wagon Wheel, known across Texas Border for its famous barbecue, is stepping up to help local families during the ongoing SNAP benefit delays caused by the federal government shutdown.

The Eagle Pass restaurant announced that it will provide free kids’ meals to families who rely on SNAP assistance until benefits are fully restored. The offer applies to children 12 years old or younger when dining in with their parents. Parents must purchase their own meal and show a valid SNAP card to qualify.

In their public message, The Wagon Wheel made it clear that this effort is about community, not politics. “We know times are tough, and we want to help make a small difference,” the post read. “Until SNAP benefits are restored in Texas, every child from a family in need can enjoy a free kid’s meal when dining in with their parents at The Wagon Wheel. No judgment. Just care.

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The gesture comes as many Texas families face uncertainty over how they will afford groceries in the coming weeks. For some in Maverick County, where the cost of living continues to climb, the SNAP delays have placed additional strain on households already balancing tight budgets.

Local residents have praised The Wagon Wheel for its compassion, calling the effort a true example of what community means. The restaurant’s commitment to ensuring that no child goes hungry reflects the values that have made Eagle Pass a place where neighbors take care of one another.

Families impacted by the SNAP delay can visit The Wagon Wheel in Eagle Pass to take part in the offer. The promotion will continue until SNAP benefits are reinstated across Texas.