Mrs. Beesley’s Burgers Offers Free Grilled Cheese Amid SNAP Disruptions
Families comprise the majority of those coming for free meals, not only from Lewis County but also from areas as far south.
Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, some local restaurants in Lewis County began providing free meals this past weekend to help people at risk of losing some or all benefits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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A customer reads the menu at Mrs. Beesley’s Burgers on Tuesday, Nov.
Author’s summary: Local restaurants in Lewis County provide free meals to families affected by SNAP benefit disruptions during the federal shutdown, supporting the community amid hardship.
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