San Antonio’s Backyard on Broadway giving away hundreds of free meals to SNAP recipients

Recipients need only bring their SNAP card and matching photo ID to the meal distribution event, which will take place Tuesday evening.

by Stephanie Koithan November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Recipients need only bring their SNAP card and matching photo ID to the meal distribution event, which will take place Tuesday evening.

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These San Antonio restaurants are giving away free food on July Fourth

Promotions in celebration of America’s independence include free donuts, pizzas and more.

by Michael Karlis July 3, 2024June 27, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Shipley Do-Nuts locations offering free glazed donuts June 7

The free goods can be redeemed in-person or online, with any other purchase.

by Nina Rangel May 28, 2024June 8, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Chick-fil-A locations giving away free nuggets during Fiesta

Chick-Fil-A app users can claim a free five-count box of nuggets now until April 27.

by Nina Rangel April 23, 2024June 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Here’s where military members can find free food, discounts on Veterans Day in San Antonio

Vets can snag free burgers, donuts, wings and more this Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.

by Nina Rangel November 10, 2023April 26, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Chick-fil-A locations to giving away nuggets Nov. 1-8 — with a catch

The offer requires customers to have the Chick-fil-A app, and it’s just like a similar enticement the company offered a year ago.

by Nina Rangel October 31, 2023January 26, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s sole Dave’s Hot Chicken giving out free sandwiches this Tuesday

‘Hotline Bling’ artist Drake unveiled the promotion as part of his 37th birthday celebration.

by Nina Rangel October 23, 2023October 25, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio Chick-fil-A stores giving away free spicy chicken biscuits

The back-to-school offer is only redeemable via the company’s mobile app.

by Nina Rangel August 14, 2023August 23, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Whataburger giving out free burgers to celebrate its 73rd anniversary

The chain has declared Tuesday, Aug. 8 the first-ever “National Whataburger Day.”

by Nina Rangel July 27, 2023November 2, 2024

Food & Drink

Here’s where to get Independence Day freebies and meal deals in San Antonio

Biff Buzby’s Burgers, Marco’s Pizza and Shake Shack are just a few of the spots offering July 4 meal deals.

by Nina Rangel June 29, 2023March 4, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio-based Pizza Patrón to give away free pies at first downtown location this Monday

The first 86 guests will receive free pies in honor of Pizza Patrón’s 1986 founding date.

by Nina Rangel March 2, 2023December 18, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Pearl complex to host free party for James Beard semifinalist Nicola Blaque

Blaque is the chef-owner of nationally lauded Jamaican eatery The Jerk Shack and the Pearl concept Mi Roti.

by Nina Rangel February 17, 2023August 5, 2025

Arts

San Antonio’s Santikos and Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters giving away free popcorn Thursday

The theater chains are offering free snacks to their guests in honor of National Popcorn Day.

by Christianna Davies January 18, 2023January 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Sprouts Farmers Market, Veterans Day Giveaways: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

Sprouts Farmers Market, Trapper’s Sushi, Chick-fil-A and Chamoy City limits all made food news this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff November 11, 2022August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Here’s where San Antonio military and vets can get free food on Veterans Day

The deals range from drink discounts at a craft brewery to free meals at several chain restaurants.

by Nina Rangel November 10, 2022December 21, 2024

Food & Drink

Little Bites: Día de los Muertos dinners, limited-edition whiskey and more San Antonio food news

Hill Country glamping packages and free Election Day flapjacks are two more tidbits making food news.

by Nina Rangel October 20, 2022June 30, 2025

Food & Drink

Bobby J’s, ‘Puta de la Fruta’: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

Two articles about Northeast SA sports venue Toyota Field rounded out our list of top food-related stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 14, 2022April 27, 2025

Food & Drink

McDonald’s to give away free fries and nuggets at San Antonio’s Toyota Field this Saturday

The McDonald’s Fry Truck will pull into the stadium for the pre-game party ahead of the San Antonio FC match.

by Nina Rangel October 11, 2022January 19, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio lunch institution W.D. Deli launches pay it forward program

W.D. Deli diners can opt to contribute to the fund at checkout.

by Nina Rangel September 2, 2022July 4, 2025

Food & Drink

Versa, Nothing Bundt Cakes: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

In this week’s most-read Current food news, culinary curiosity-seekers can get the deets on upcoming openings and a new menu.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 26, 2022March 31, 2024