JEFFERSON CITY — While food stamps remain frozen due to the government shutdown, some businesses in mid-Missouri are stepping up to help families.

West Main Pizza in Jefferson City and Clovers Natural Market in Columbia are providing free food options for people in need.

At West Main Pizza, owner Amy DeLine said her team wanted to give back to the community during this difficult time.

“I’m a Christian at heart, and I saw the need in the community,” DeLine said. “This was something that God laid on our hearts when we saw kids in need.”

The restaurant offered guests free personal pizzas for children 12 and under from 4-7 p.m. every Monday through Wednesday. DeLine said the response from the community has been overwhelming.

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