{"id":79670,"date":"2025-11-07T07:56:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T12:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winterhavendaily.com\/?p=79670"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:14:29","slug":"el-olivo-mexican-restaurant-fights-hunger-with-free-kids-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winterhavendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/07\/el-olivo-mexican-restaurant-fights-hunger-with-free-kids-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"El Olivo Mexican Restaurant Fights Hunger with Free Kids\u2019 Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

El Olivo Mexican Restaurant Fights Hunger with Free Kids\u2019 Meals<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Zee Zamora<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the best of our hometown is more important now than ever, and as someone who loves sharing positive stories about Winter Haven, it\u2019s an honor to tell the tale of El Olivo Mexican Restaurant\u2019s recent good deed. Their commitment to our community proves that local businesses can make a real difference through compassion and action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In response to tough times and disruptions in benefits, El Olivo Mexican Restaurant has launched a heartfelt initiative: free meals for children in need. Their owners announced, \u201cDuring this difficult time, no child should go hungry. We are offering FREE Kids\u2019 Meals to all children in our community who need them.\u201d Families can bring their children\u2014age 12 and under\u2014each day to choose from a special Kids\u2019 Menu, whether for dine-in or to-go. No purchase is necessary; just a SNAP card and the child\u2019s presence are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Olivo\u2019s offer, available daily until SNAP benefits are restored, is more than a kind gesture; it\u2019s a challenge for other local businesses to step up and support Winter Haven families. The restaurant\u2019s caring approach embodies the spirit of #WinterHavenStrong and has already inspired wider community involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a writer and resident, it\u2019s my goal to celebrate businesses like El Olivo that bring hope to our neighbors. Positivity and generosity are contagious, and stories like this show how each act of kindness makes Winter Haven a better place for all. To learn more, visit El Olivo at 223 W Central Ave or call (863) 293-5885.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#WinterHavenStrong #NoChildHungry #FirstOnesToDoItInWinterHaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s hoping more businesses follow El Olivo\u2019s lead, making our town an even better place for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Zee Zamora \u2013 The Daily Ridge, Winter Haven<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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