Because that's what happened.
"Fed food cuts spur San Jose eatery to offer free meals"
https://sanjosespotlight.com/fed-food-cuts-spur-san-jose-eatery-to-offer-free-meals/
“There are many, many children that are having to go through this right now,” she told San José Spotlight, referring to the food benefit freeze. “Their parents are working, and they need that extra help, but now that extra help is gone.”
After the Italian restaurant posted on social media about the free meals, other restaurants throughout the Bay Area followed, including the Shrimp’n Ain’t Eazy food truck in East San Jose, Monster Pho in Oakland and Al Pastor Papi in San Francisco. Starting Nov. 1, Shrimp’n Ain’t Eazy is providing a free chicken garlic rice burrito and a drink for children. Al Pastor Papi is contributing a free burrito and Monster Pho beef, chicken or vegetarian pho.
Monster Pho owner Tee Tran said his family depended on government support and food banks when they emigrated from Vietnam. Now he donates meals to homeless people and older adults.
“I understand what it’s like to not have food on the table,” he told San José Spotlight. “So, when I saw (Tony & Alba’s) do it … I didn’t even think twice about it. Even though restaurants have a hard time right now, when we hear about kids not getting enough food to eat, we just want to help.”
Tony & Alba’s plan to take their offer of free and discounted meals a step further. Al Vallorz said in early November he plans to contact local schools to share a list of restaurants offering free food to children. He’s also compiling the list to share on his restaurant’s website."
~ Lorraine Gabbert
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