Restaurant Owners and Schools Step Up to Feed Kids Amid SNAP Funding Crisis
As the government shutdown continues, thousands of families relying on federal food assistance are at risk of losing funding for the SNAP program.
Teresa Grado, co-owner of Lilly's Cantina, understands the struggles of putting food on the table. She shared her personal experience, saying
"I fed my son, he ate, every night. But me, on the other hand, didn’t". Grado is taking action to help those in need, offering free meals to children starting Saturday.
- In Missouri, over 600,000 people participate in SNAP, with 264,000 being children.
- In Kansas, approximately 182,000 people rely on SNAP, with nearly 77,000 being children.
Grado's initiative aims to provide meals, such as flautas with rice, chili, or hot dogs, to children in need. Her goal is to
"feed those who are in need".
Author's summary: Restaurant owners and schools are stepping up to feed kids amid SNAP funding crisis.