Restaurants down the Shore offer free kids' meals as SNAP uncertainty grows
Down the Shore, two beloved restaurants are offering free kids' meals to families uncertain about the future of their SNAP benefits.
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Down the Shore, two beloved restaurants are offering free kids' meals to families uncertain about the future of their SNAP benefits.
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