COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Colorado Springs restaurant is thanking the community after serving more than 900 free meals to federal employees and their families during the government shutdown.

Poor Richard’s Restaurant, a longtime Downtown business, stepped in to support workers affected by the shutdown. Co-owner Richard Skorman says the effort was possible thanks to overwhelming community support.

“We had a lot of people come in,” said Skorman. “They were very appreciative.”

Kyiesha Coachman, a federal employee, visited Poor Richard’s twice during the shutdown. She says the free meals and community support were beneficial.

“I took the time to reset and relax,” said Coachman. “Last time I was here, I thought it was very beneficial. I noticed there were other government workers h

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