12/13/2025
810 Munchies is hosting a free Christmas dinner for the community on December 19 at 5 PM, continuing its mission of serving families in a judgment-free environment. That decision followed a Thanksgiving dinner where they planned to serve 100 meals but ended up serving 200 plates in under two hours, showing just how strong the community support and need had become.
Watch a documentary YouTube video filmed by the Flint Film Foundation that focuses on Steve’s story and the mission behind 810 Munchies. The link below takes you directly to their professionally produced piece.
https://youtu.be/TsNfPKc3Oso?si=gNquZ1kaMkuCBE9i
The restaurant itself was born out of a painful experience, when Steve and his wife were publicly shamed during a family dinner because their child was stimming. After searching for a restaurant designed specifically for families with special needs—and finding none—they decided to create one themselves. With the support of Dort Mall owner Robert, who donated the space, 810 Munchies opened as a special needs–focused restaurant dedicated to dignity, acceptance, and serving the Flint community without judgment.