An iconic Chicago deli starting on Monday will offer those with SNAP cards a free family meal as the government shutdown continues into it's 34th day, and benefits for the nation's biggest food aid program remain frozen.

"In light of recent events around SNAP Benefits we want to keep our community fed and safe," Manny's Deli, in the South Loop at 1141 S. Jefferson St. posted on X Friday. The post went on to say that this week, starting Monday, the deli would offer anyone who comes in and shows their SNAP card a family meal for in-restaurant dining or to-go.

The meals, which include a sandwich, potato pancake, pickles and soft drink, will be offered to the first 300 SNAP recipients each day until supplies run out. Manny's added that quantities could increase with donations, with a fundr

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