Little Beast, the neighborhood restaurant and pizzeria located at 5600 Connecticut Ave NW, is stepping up to support local families in need. The restaurant announced on social media that it will offer free large cheese pizzas to families who present a valid SNAP card, adding a simple message: “If they won’t, we will.”
The initiative comes as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) disbursements were disrupted beginning in November because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The pause in funding has left many families unsure when or if their monthly benefits will be reloaded…