"At Bay Area restaurants like Monster Pho in Oakland and Al Pastor Papi in San Francisco, the aroma of food made with love and the spirit of Halloween and Día de los Muertos fill the air. There's another spirit too: one of neighbors helping neighbors. As the federal government shutdown continues and millions of Californians are set to lose access to CalFresh (SNAP) benefits starting Nov. 1, local restaurants are stepping in to help."
"Tran echoed that sentiment. "My family was on government assistance. We waited in line to get food stamps. It hits home," reflected Tran. "Every time I see kids not getting enough food or going hungry, it makes me think of me when I was little, and it hurts." The movement began with a single Instagram post from Tony & Alba's Pizza and Pasta in San Jose. Children can get a full meal and drink for free while parents get a discount."
Multiple Bay Area restaurants are providing free or discounted meals to families who rely on CalFresh (SNAP) as federal benefits are set to be lost. Monster Pho in Oakland offers free bowls of chicken, beef, or veggie pho to children 12 and under and a 25% discount for other family members. Al Pastor Papi in San Francisco gives away up to four burritos to families showing proof of SNAP benefits. The initiative began with an Instagram post from Tony & Alba's Pizza and Pasta in San Jose and spread quickly. Many restaurant owners cite personal experience with government assistance as motivation to help neighbors.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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