Major fast-food chain launches $1 meals in San Bernardino County amid SNAP funding uncertainty

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Last Updated on November 5, 2025 by The HD Post Staff

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY — A local Carl’s Jr. franchise group, Akash Management LLC, is offering a $1 meal special at select locations in Southern California – including San Bernardino County, as federal food‑assistance programs face disruptions during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The offer is available to federal employees, military families, and SNAP recipients.

Akash Management owner and CEO Amir Siddiqi said their commitment has always been to the neighborhoods they serve.

In moments like this, being a good neighbor means stepping forward,” said Siddiqi.

The $1 meal includes a kids hamburger, a small fry, and a kids drink.

Local locations and eligibility

To get the $1 meal, customers must present a valid federal, military, or SNAP/EBT ID at the counter or drive-thru.

Participating locations:

3880 Grand Ave, Chino, CA 91710

4200 Chino Hills Pkwy #220, Chino Hills, CA 91709

5295 Holt Blvd, Montclair, CA 91763

1445 N Mountain Ave, Ontario, CA 91762

1625 E 4th St, Ontario, CA 91764

1610 Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786

4453 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764

3440 Ontario Ranch Road, Ontario, CA 91761

14292 Highway 395, Adelanto, CA 92301

9756 19th St, Alta Loma, CA 91737

12271 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308

1530 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311

2856 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311

14725 E Foothill Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335

11738 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

7359 Milliken Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

1915 N Campus Ave, Upland, CA 91784

688 E Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786

15277 Hook Blvd, Victorville, CA 92394

12005 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710

7069 Schaefer Ave, Chino, CA 91710

16565 Sierra Lakes Pkwy, Fontana, CA 92336

2421 S Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

1205 Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92373

620 W Foothill Blvd, Rialto, CA 92376

1334 S. Riverside Ave, Rialto, CA 92376

2022 N Riverside Ave, Rialto, CA 92377

524 Inland Center Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92408

The offer requires no sign-up and is available while the shutdown lasts and while supplies last.

RELATED: Victorville acts to support residents with extra funding for food program

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