Richmond Restaurants Offer 'Pay What You Can' Week Again

Twelve restaurants across Virginia counties and cities will participate in six days of 'Pay What You Can' meals and community wellness classes.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Several Richmond restaurants are bringing back their 'Pay What You Can Day' event, this time expanding it to a week-long initiative across Virginia. Twelve restaurants in Richmond, Glen Allen, Henrico, Petersburg, and Norfolk/Virginia Beach will offer 'pay-what-you-can' meals and community wellness classes from February 18-23 in honor of Black History Month.

Why it matters

This community-focused event provides affordable access to meals and wellness activities, supporting residents who may be facing financial hardship. It also highlights the collaborative spirit of local restaurants committed to making a positive impact.

The details

The participating restaurants will offer 'pay-what-you-can' meals during set hours over the six-day period, with some also hosting community wellness classes like movement and meditation sessions. Restaurants include Croaker's Spot, Natroganix, Urban Hang Suite, Charles Kitchen, Inner City Blues, Mama J's Kitchen, The Original Ronnie's BBQ, Le Box Lunch Cafe, NuVegan Cafe Petersburg, and Philly Vegan.

  • The 'Pay What You Can' event will run from Tuesday, February 18 to Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Meal service hours vary by restaurant, with most offering the 'pay-what-you-can' option from late morning to early afternoon.

The players

Philly Vegan

A restaurant located at 1126 Hull Street in Richmond that helped organize the community event.

Croaker's Spot

A restaurant located at 1020 Hull St. in Richmond that will participate in the 'Pay What You Can' event.

Natroganix

A restaurant located at 105 E. Broad St. in Richmond that will offer 'pay-what-you-can' meals and community wellness classes during the event.

Urban Hang Suite

A restaurant located at 304 E. Broad St. in Richmond that will participate in the 'Pay What You Can' event.

Charles Kitchen

A restaurant located at 10835 W. Broad St. in Glen Allen that will offer 'pay-what-you-can' meals during the event.

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What’s next

The restaurants plan to continue the 'Pay What You Can' event annually to support the local community.

The takeaway

Richmond's local restaurants are demonstrating their commitment to the community by making nutritious meals and wellness resources accessible to all, regardless of financial means, during this six-day 'Pay What You Can' initiative.