A Stuckey's in Missouri serves Halal food

By Ulaa Kuziez

Published August 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM HST

Roadside convenience stores can be a good place to pick up a snack or even a meal on a long drive. Now, one nostalgic chain, a Stuckey's in Missouri, has branched out from its usual fare and put Halal food on its menu, attracting Muslim truck drivers as well as other customers.

Ulaa Kuziez

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