During the government shutdown , Misty Washington said she prayed to figure out what she could do to assist those who experienced a lapse in SNAP benefits . She said her answer came with a mission and a menu.

"I started a mobile pantry out of my car, and within hours, there were so many people in need that I just started cooking at the house and was able to feed 86 people in just a few hours," Washington said. "I just thought, like weekly, if I could provide a meal to the community, then maybe I could make a small difference in the insecurities of food."

According to Washington, the first time she posted about the free meals, 200 people showed up. The food ran out, and she said the need became obvious. So, out of her own pocket, the 46-year-old began paying to ensure others had a mea

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