Furlough Freebies, Shutdown Specials From Westfield Businesses

WESTFIELD, NJ - With no end in sight for the partial government shutdown, Westfield businesses have banded together to offer furloughed federal workers help ranging from free food and coffee to free fitness and financial planning services.

Our friends at the Downtown Westfield Corporation have details details on how our local restaurants, stores and services providers are pitching in:

• Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery: FREE cup of the “coffee of the day”, one per day. 104 Elm St., 908.232.7977. www.ahrre.com
• Kika Stretch Studio: FREE stretch sessions at their Westfield location. Stretch away the stress and discomfort with Kika Stretch. Call or text the number provided, mention you are a government employee in need of a "Kika Boost" and they'll schedule your appointment. 66 Elm St., 908.376.9680. www.kikastretchstudios.com
• Ono Bowls: FREE half bowls, oatmeal or juices. 107 Quimby St., 908.588.2087. www.onobowls.net
• Ortho Care: FREE $15 Trader Joe’s gift cards for up to 10 active service members of the Coast Guard. Call in advance to arrange pickup of the gift card at the Ortho Care office and show your Military ID. Cards will be available until the shutdown ends. 10 Prospect Street, 908.232.9910. www.facebook.com/ProstheticLim...
• Outta Hand Pizza: Providing families up to two meals per week. 311 South Ave. W., 908.233.9300. www.outtahandpizza.com
• S.F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc: Free financial planning services to anyone who is impacted by the shutdown. 37 Elm Street, Suite 5, 908.789.1100. www.sfehrlich.com

According to the Downtown Westfield Corporation furloughed workers should show their federal ID to take advantage of these specials. More updates are expected, so those interested should keep checking the website.

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