TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Rising prices are putting a strain on family budgets, but one local establishment is stepping up to help neighbors make ends meet.

According to the National Restaurant Association, menu prices have risen by an average of about 0.5% each month. The financial impact on families is significant: U.S. Food reports that a person spent an average of $191 per month dining out last year, but in 2025, that average "dining out" budget jumped to $222. According to Ramsey Solutions, the average household spends approximately $500 per month on restaurant meals.

At a time when so many are struggling, Akis Restaurant in the Town of Tonawanda is offering relief. The family-owned establishment now provides free meals for children under 10, Monday through Thursday from 4

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