Sausage for Dinner 2026 Feeds Grand Rapids With 2,000 Free Meals
Sheboygan Falls – November 05, 2026 -- Grand Rapids residents got nearly 2,000 free dinners on November 2, when Johnsonville's mock-political "Sausage for Dinner 2026" campaign ended with a giveaway on the eve of Election Day.
The event returned the campaign to the Michigan city where it began. Attendees received ready-to-eat pasta dishes, sandwiches and hearty bowls, plus recipes and product vouchers for future meals.
The campaign launched September 8 with a nationwide ad push
Johnsonville built the campaign around flavor, versatility and affordability, and aimed it at what it calls some of the country's most politically overserved cities. The effort included a 30-second TV spot, billboards, yard signs, merchandise and easy dinner recipes.