GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids restaurant Yesterdog is showing it's support for the community, offering a free holiday meal of it's iconic hot dogs.
It's the first time ever that Yesterdog will be open on Thanksgiving, according to co-owner Lisa Rapoport.
"We know this is a hard time for a lot of people and we want to be able to offer a free warm meal and a community gathering space for people who either might be alone or might need a need a meal," said Rapoport.
On Thursday November 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., you can enjoy a hot dog and a soda, available only for dine-in customers. In addition to the 6 hot dogs on Yesterdog's menu, the restaurant will offer pumpkin pie for the first time in its 50 year history.
"Yesterdog has always been a place that people come to gather and share camaraderie and we thought what better way than to give back on Thanksgiving to this community," Rapoport told FOX 17.
Co-owners Rapoport and Pat Connor, who bought the restaurant in May, plus a small number of staff will be on hand to serve customers.
"We were kind of racking our brains trying to figure out, well, we still want to give back and do something and where can we get involved?" said Rapoport. "Then we realized, well, we own a restaurant now, so we can, we can give back right here from Yesterdog."
No reservations are required, and all are welcome. Those attending can enjoy up to three hot dogs at the business on 1505 Wealthy Street SE.
