SNAP benefits are in limbo as the government shutdown continues but local community members are joining forces to get food into the hands of those in need.

At Lunada Garden Bistro in Cayucos and Mirazur in Los Osos, resturant co-owner Marco Lucatero is offering free meals to children in need with no purchase necessary and no questions asked.

“These coastal businesses struggle during the winter. So we just wish we could do more and provide for everybody in town and everybody that needs it but you know we’re doing as much as we can,” said Lucatero.

Kids can choose between chicken tenders, grilled cheese, or pasta. Lucatero said the idea came about after one of his friends posted about a local food bank’s food supply running out quickly and seeing people post on local Facebook groups.

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