DALLAS — Thousands of North Texas families are bracing for November, when the government shutdown is expected to cause a lapse in SNAP benefits. In response, several North Texas restaurants are offering free meals for kids who may go hungry.
Several North Texas food banks told WFAA that they are bracing for increased demand for their services, but that no number of non-profits can fill the gap created by the loss of SNAP benefits.
“No math, no equation tells you we would be able to shore up the gap that will be created by the loss of SNAP benefits,” Julie Butner, CEO of Tarrant Area Food Bank, said…