From free meals to car washes, our community is really looking out for our men and women of the Armed Forces. Both veterans and active duty military are being treated to free food and services, Nov.11-12.

Most of these require a military ID (V.A. ID will work, too) or some other proof of service. We've listed a few of the offers, below. There is a Facebook page dedicated to these offers. You can find it here.

Give your car a bath at one of many participating car washes, all over Charlotte and the surrounding areas! Search for a location near you.

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Fran Scibelli, of Fran's Filling Station fame, visited WBTV today at noon.  Loaded down with all kinds of goodies from the farmer's market, she showed us how to make a healthier version of nachos.  The secret ingredient is soy chorizo, a vegetarian product offering that classic chorizo taste.  (You can find soy chorizo at Trader Joe's.)  Unless someone told you, you'd never know these nachos were meatless.

Even though Fran fried her own tortilla chips, you can use your favorite brand right out of the bag and get great results.  Generously layer on sharp Cheddar, then top with cooked soy chorizo.  Bake for two minutes at 425 degrees, or until the cheese melts.  Make sure you use an oven-safe serving dish. 

Once out of the oven, top with black beans, corn and guacamole.  Garnish with your choice of sliced black olives, pico, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and sour cream. 

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and IHOP Restaurants will celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 28th.  In return for a donation to Levine Children's Hospital, guests at participating IHOP Restaurants will receive a free, short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes.  IHOP seeks to raise $2.7 million this year.

Events Details
Date:  Tuesday, February 28th
Hours:  7am to 10pm
Venues:  participating IHOPs in the Charlotte area

Please click HERE for more information.