Bon Jovi's restaurant in New Jersey offers free meals to furloughed federal workers

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Sunday, January 20, 2019
Bon Jovi's NJ restaurant offers free meals to furloughed workers
Singer Jon Bon Jovi is offering free meals to furloughed federal workers.

RED BANK, New Jersey -- Music legend Jon Bon Jovi is offering free meals to furloughed federal workers at his Red Bank, New Jersey restaurant.

Governor Phil Murphy's charity is assisting in the promotion.

Federal workers and their families can stop by the Soul Kitchen between noon and 2 p.m. Monday for their free meals.

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