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LOS ANGELES - Carl's Jr. is offering a $1 meal deal to those impacted by the federal government shutdown.

What we know:

The special meal includes a kids' hamburger, a small fry, and a kids' drink.

This effort is being led by Akash Management LLC, a local Carl's Jr. franchise group that owns and operates restaurants throughout Southern California.

The $1 meal deal is available at select Carl’s Jr. locations across Los Angeles County, Orange County , and the Inland Empire while supplies last.

To get the $1 meal, customers must show a valid federal employee ID, military ID, or SNAP/EBT card at the counter or drive-thru.

The offer requires no sign-ups and will be available as long as the government shutdown continues, while supplies last.

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