diff --git a/bot.py b/bot.py
index 9b20481..9768d0f 100644
--- a/bot.py
+++ b/bot.py
@@ -210,6 +210,8 @@ def news(update: Update, context: CallbackContext):
     message = update.message.text
     chat_id = update.message.chat_id
 
+    update.message.reply_text("The bot is currently running on a free plan which does not include news information. Please see the `/donate` command to see ways that you can help.")
+
     if message.strip().split("@")[0] == "/news":
         update.message.reply_text(
             "This command gives the most recent english news for a symbol.\nExample: /news $tsla"
@@ -530,7 +532,7 @@ def error(update: Update, context: CallbackContext):
         warning(tb_string)
 
     update.message.reply_text(
-        text=f"An error has occured. Please inform @MisterBiggs if the error persists. Error Code: `{err_code}`",
+        text=f"An error has occured. Please inform @MisterBiggs if the error persists. Error Code: `{err_code}`\nThe bot is currently running on a free plan for stock market data so not all information is currently available. Please see `/donate` if you would like to help.",
         parse_mode=telegram.ParseMode.MARKDOWN,
     )