KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Yassin's Falafel House is trying to make sure everyone has a chance to eat, regardless of whether they can pay.
On Wednesday, they said they received a message asking for a discount for students who can't afford their food. Unfortunately, the restaurant said that they didn't have a coupon or special system for giving discounts to students.
However, they did have a message for students who couldn't afford meals — everyone is welcome, regardless of whether they can pay.
"You are in Knoxville, the nicest city in America, and we are going to do our best to not leave anyone without food," officials said in a post on Facebook.
They said that even though it's important for businesses to make money to stay open, the restaurant believes that building up the community should come first. They said that by doing that first, it will bring everything else that the restaurant needs.
"In business, you need to make money to stay open, but our community always teaches us money is not everything," they said in the post.
Spanish Version: "El dinero no lo es todo" | Yassin's Falafel House ayuda a estudiantes que no puedan pagar por su comida
Yassin Terou, the owner of the Yassin's Falafel House, also said that people can help feed people in need by choosing to "share a meal." People can mention it at checkout or choose the option on the restaurant's website. It costs $9.99 and helps the restaurant deliver meals to people in need.