Restaurants across New England are stepping up to serve more than just food.

People impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown can find restaurants offering free or discounted meals at MySnapMap.com .

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Inside Taco Azul in Boston is a flavorful scene, where quesadillas, carnitas and more are made fresh — with love.

Between noon and 6 p.m. each day, people in need can get a free meal.

"If you come in, we're going to take care of you," said Matthew Nehrenz, the restaurant's COO. "We recognize that there's a need and there's a gap. We're a restaurant, we can fill that gap, we have an opportunity to do it, and so we wanted to meet the need."

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