/tags/free-meals free meals en-US Copyright Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:35:57 GMT /local-news/2025-10-31/new-mexico-restaurants-are-offering-free-meals-to-kids-as-the-government-shutdown-continues A federal judge on Friday ruled it’s illegal for the Trump administration to stop federal food assistance and gave it until Monday to come up with a plan. That means millions are without those benefits over the weekend. But local restaurants around the state are stepping up to provide free meals for children and families. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:35:57 GMT /local-news/2025-10-31/new-mexico-restaurants-are-offering-free-meals-to-kids-as-the-government-shutdown-continues Jeanette DeDios