If this isn’t your first government shutdown in Washington, D.C., you know that freebies and deals for furloughed federal workers are something of a tradition.

Communities can only thrive together, and just like in previous shutdowns, some businesses are offering what they can to look out for their neighbors.

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Bill Blackburn of Homegrown Restaurant Group says he’s provided sandwiches in tough times since 2013.

"While a free pulled pork sandwich isn't going to pay the rent or cover their utilities, it is a token of appreciation and it shows them that we care about them and we're in it with them,” Blackburn said.

Shutdown food and drink deals

1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, D.C.

The Capitol Hill taqueria and mez

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