10/25/2026
810 Munchies Owner Plans Flint Food Truck Comeback, Asks Community for Help
FLINT, MI — After serving thousands of free meals and creating a welcoming restaurant for special-needs families, 810 Munchies owner Steve Brewer is working to return to Flint with a food truck. A $5,000 GoFundMe campaign is the first step toward getting back into business and eventually establishing a permanent restaurant. Residents can become part of the comeback by donating or sharing his fundraiser.
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/810munchies
Steve Brewer had a dream when he opened 810 Munchies at Dort Mall in September 2025. He wanted to build more than another place to eat.
Brewer and his wife, MacKenzie, are parents of two sons with autism. They understood the challenges that families with special-needs children sometimes face when dining out, and they wanted to create a place where those families could feel comfortable and welcome.
The restaurant offered a quieter atmosphere, softer lighting, and a judgment-free environment where children could be themselves. The idea caught on.
Customers came for the Flint-style Coneys, homemade food, and friendly service. Families found a place where they belonged. In less than a year, 810 Munchies developed a loyal following.
Thousands of Meals for the Community
Brewer's commitment to Flint extended well beyond the restaurant's dining room. He began organizing free community dinners, providing meals to people who needed them without asking anything in return.
Flint Talk documented several of those events, including one dinner where approximately 150 people were served in just 80 minutes. The dinners continued month after month, including holiday meals and outreach to Flint neighborhoods.
By the time the restaurant closed, Brewer and his supporters had served thousands of free meals. For a small restaurant operating less than a year, the community outreach became a significant part of its identity.
The Restaurant Closes, but the Community Remembers
On July 17, 2026, 810 Munchies closed following a landlord dispute at Dort Mall. Brewer has chosen to keep the details of that dispute private and concentrate on reopening.
The closure ended a business he had spent months building, but it didn't end the relationships he developed with customers. Supporters continued sharing memories, leaving reviews, and encouraging him to return.
One mother of a child with autism wrote, "We really appreciate what you offered us as a family with autism for my son to be who he is and I support you fully."
Another former customer offered a shorter message: "Need 810 Munchies back FOR SUREEE!"
The comments reflect the attachment many customers developed to the restaurant during its brief time in operation.
Comeback Attracts Local News Coverage
Brewer's plans have also drawn attention from local media. ABC12 News recently featured his efforts to revive the special-needs-friendly restaurant. On October 23, The Flint Journal published a report about his proposed food truck comeback.
Both stories brought renewed attention to a business that had become known for its community dinners and welcoming atmosphere. The coverage has also provided Brewer with an opportunity to explain why he believes a food truck offers a practical way to return.
Food Truck Is the First Step
Brewer's immediate goal is to raise $5,000 for a down payment on a food truck. The truck would allow him to begin serving customers again while building revenue toward another permanent restaurant.
His longer-term fundraising vision is $100,000, and he is also open to discussions with potential investors or business partners.
For Brewer, getting the truck operating means returning to the work he enjoys most: preparing food, seeing familiar faces, and serving the community.
His GoFundMe campaign puts that first step within reach of people who may only be able to contribute a few dollars. One thousand people donating $5 each would meet the initial $5,000 goal.
A Community Opportunity
The 810 Munchies comeback is more than an effort to restore a restaurant. It's an opportunity to bring back a place that welcomed special-needs families, fed thousands of Flint residents, and demonstrated what a small local business could accomplish in less than a year.
Brewer has compared his original restaurant to *Field of Dreams*. He built it, and the people came. Now he hopes the same community will be part of what comes next.
In his fundraiser, Brewer writes, "We may have lost our building, but we never lost our community!"
Will Flint come together to bring 810 Munchies back, one donation at a time?
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/810munchies
ABC12 News: https://www.abc12.com/news/special-needs-friendly-flint-eatery-planning-a-comeback-after-closing/article_178ca65d-76e5-49c0-8a6e-e9b9e75c2550.html
The Flint Journal: https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2026/10/flints-810-munchies-owner-eyes-food-truck-comeback-after-closure.html
