Michel offers free lunch today, spaghetti dinner Mon. to federal workers to show appreciation during shutdown

Ouita Michel

Midway restaurateur Ouita Michel is lending a hand to federal employees who didn't get paid last week because of the shutdown of about one-fourth of the Government of the United States.

Today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., federal workers can get a free "Federal Super Saver Lunch" by present their official identification at Wallace Station Deli at 3854 Old Frankfort Pike, or most of Michel's restaurants in Lexington: Zim's Cafe, 215 W. Main St.; Windy Corner Market, 4595 Bryan Station Rd.; Smithtown Seafood, 501 W. Main St.; and Smithtown at the Summit at Fritz Farm, 119 Marion St., Suite 160.

From 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, the Holly Hill Inn at 426 N. Winter St. in Midway will have a free spaghetti-and-meatballs dinner for federal employees and their families. To attend, please call (859) 846-4732.

Michel told WKYT-TV that the free food won't come close to making up for the lack of pay, but will show appreciation to federal workers at a time when they need it.