Richmonders are stepping in to help residents affected by the government shutdown, whether they’re facing uncertainty over their SNAP benefits or are furloughed federal workers.
Why it matters: It’s a good reminder that there are always people doing great things even in the worst of times.
The big picture: Philly Vegan, which has long done pay-what-you-can services, now has a daily pay-what-you-can menu until the government reopens that includes kids meals.
- Secret Squares offered free pizzas last week to anyone struggling with accessing food and fed at least 100 people, per its Instagram.
- Both inspired 1115 Mobile Kitchen to do its first pay-what-you-can event this weekend.
Zoom in: Run clubs have also gotten involved, with We Off the Couch doing food drives on their Saturday runs.
- Birdie’s in the Arts District is hosting a food drive Wednesday from 4-7pm, where donating to Feed More secures a reservation for Birdie’s upcoming holiday-themed bar.
Other shutdown deals:…