Rockford Restaurant Offers Free Tacos For First Responders

Sure, Taco Tuesday isn't quite the same with a shelter-in-place order happening in Illinois right now.

However, Olivo Taco is rewarding first responders who are essential during a time of crisis.

Olivo Taco on Facebook:

Since "Taco Tuesday" is tomorrow, we will be giving one Free order to each first responders, this is our way to say thank you from the OLIVO Brother's and the Whole Olivo team for your service.

First responders from Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, South Beloit, Marengo, Dekalb, and Belvidere are invited to get the free eats including:

• Police officers, sheriffs, & troopers
• Fire, & EMT
• Nurses, & doctors

The free taco giveaway runs until 5 p.m. today at Olivo Taco, 330 College Ave in Rockford.

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