Poor Richard’s raises more than $15,000 for federal workers during shutdown

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.”…

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