COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WTVF) — When SNAP benefits lapsed on November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, Los Hermanos Mexican Grill knew they had to act. The family-owned restaurant is now providing free meals to children whose families are struggling to put food on the table.

"As long as all of these kids are getting fed before they go to bed," said Patricia Correa, one of the co-owners.

The restaurant offers free kids' meals once daily to families impacted by the SNAP benefit suspension.

"We saw a lot of families in need, a lot of kids," Correa said.

Parents and caretakers simply need to show their EBT card at any of the restaurant's three locations in Clarksville, Columbia and Hohenwald.

"We have tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chicken tenders, burgers, rice, beans, and we're very pro

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