Andrade's Restaurant continues to provide free meals during pandemic
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Despite being in the middle of a global pandemic, Andrade's restaurant wants to make sure everyone gets fed, even if they can't afford it.
Michelle and Javier Andrades are busy all day running their restaurant, but it doesn't stop them from taking the time to provide free meals for those who need it, no questions asked.
"When you watch the news and you see all the lines and people in the food banks and you see so many people suffering," Michelle Andrades. "It makes me feel just a little bit better knowing that we are able to help our community."
Customers are touched when they discover that they do this.
"It's really amazing to me, they're not even full capacity," said Jeff Robinson, a regular customer. "The fact that they're willing to give back is just amazing."
They say that they don't worry about losing money.
Many people have noticed their act of kindness and have donated to the restaurant.
"I have friends and customers who give extra food and money," said Javier Andrades. "They provide they know I am helping so they help me."
The restaurant is currently operating in a socially distanced capacity, but it's still attracting a large amount of people from all backgrounds.
"We have all kinds of customers," Javier said. "Some are families, homeless, some say they lost their jobs, it doesn't matter."
If you'd like to visit or donate to Andrade's, their newest location recently opened up across the street from their old location on Overland Road. in Boise.
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