PHOENIX — The Pemberton, a popular venue in downtown Phoenix, is doing more than serving cocktails and throwing parties — now, it’s also providing aid to those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The space near Central Avenue and Portland Street started offering free meals to SNAP card holders on Wednesday, according to Pemberton President Briana Schmaltz.
“It will be one free meal per (SNAP) card per day,” Schmaltz told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Thursday. “We don’t have an end date.”
Why is the Pemberton in downtown Phoenix offering free meals?
The Pemberton made the decision because the Trump administration said SNAP benefits would be suspended starting Saturday if the federal government shutdown isn’t resolved by then…