A nonprofit launched a program that provides clients with meal kits to address the lapse in SNAP benefits and help them learn cooking skills.

The Baltimore-based group, Itineris Baltimore , supports adults with autism and recently launched the Thrive Box program.

The meal boxes are similar to meal kits like HelloFresh and Blue Apron. Participants in Itineris' residential program can choose ingredients to create fresh, nutritious meals free of charge.

Recipients will find fresh produce, meats and weekly recipes in the meal boxes. They can also learn new cooking skills each week after they put together their meal box.

"I really don't like cooking, so having them help with the ingredients and stuff actually makes me want to cook," said Dara Hoffman, who receives the meal boxes.

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