CHICAGO - Several Chicago-area restaurants are offering free or discounted meals to help residents affected by the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.

What we know:

Despite two court orders directing the Trump administration to release November SNAP funds, aid remains on hold for nearly 2 million Illinois residents.

SNAP benefits help millions of Americans buy groceries each month. State officials say benefits from previous months can still be used.

Shared below are local restaurants that will offer free or discounted meals for anyone in need:

CheSa's Bistro and Bar

Located at 3235 W. Addison Street. Free meals will be provided Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. Learn more here.

GoPuff

SNAP recipients can receive $50

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