The owner of an Ormond Beach restaurant says he’s providing free lunch to students while they’re learning from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday thru Friday students 14 and under can pick up a free to-go lunch at Lenny’s NY Pizza Co., located at 298 S. Nova Rd.
The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Owner Lenny Fries said the idea was first tossed around by one of his employees last week. "She gave us the idea that we should try to give some free lunches because kids aren't getting lunch right now in school," Fries said. "So, we decided to set up a little program where we're going to give kids free lunch that deserve it." Since Tuesday, Fries said he's fed lunch to more than 300 children. “It’s been outstanding.