As the threat of a federal government shutdown looms and SNAP benefits are paused, some North Texas business owners are stepping in to make sure local kids don’t go hungry.

In Venus, Biundo’s Pizzeria is offering free cheese pizzas every Tuesday for families who present a SNAP card, an ID and bring a child.

This month, the restaurant marked three years of serving up Chicago-style family recipes. But owners Vince and Jennifer Biundo say they haven’t forgotten their own struggles.

“We many years ago, 14, 15 years ago, relied on SNAP in the winter when he did seasonal work,” said Jennifer Biundo.

With more than 3.5 million Texans, including 1.7 million children, affected by the temporary pause in SNAP benefits, the couple said they felt compelled to lend a hand.

“I woke up in the morning

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