Last week, the folks at Row House Cinemas posted a kind offer for those affected by the impending loss of SNAP benefits. Anyone receiving those benefits can come and see a movie, free of charge, with popcorn included. An offer like that isn’t going to change anyone’s fortunes, but it’s still thoughtful — and important. It’s a reprieve from an era of stress and uncertainty.

Such offers are available all over the city. We published a roundup of resources and food banks offering help, as pantries and nonprofits throughout the region are rallying to help mitigate the effects of hunger. Even 880 Wrestling, a local pro-wrestling promotion where I occasionally do some ring announcing, asked for donations at last Thursday’s show, filling bags and bins with food for the needy.

It’s encouraging. A

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