PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As the month draws to an end and the federal shutdown continues, those who rely on food assistance have grown increasingly concerned about what to do when their benefits don’t arrive next week. Fortunately, a number of local restaurants and businesses have offered to help.

Here’s a list of the ones we know about so far:

Heretic Coffee

The volunteer-run nonprofit cafe has already started offering free SNAP breakfast for those who rely on the program. They have pledged to continue doing so until they go broke or the program’s funding is restored.

Address: 5120 SE 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97202

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mama Chow’s Kitchen

The popular food cart Mama Chow’s Kitchen is offering

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