Suburban Chicago restaurant offers free lunch to families losing SNAP benefits | ChicagoLIVE
A suburban Chicago restaurant is giving back in a big way. ❤️ Wooden Paddle, with locations in Lemont and La Grange, announced it will offer free lunches to anyone losing SNAP benefits throughout November. Cofounder Brianna Cowan joins "ChicagoLIVE" to talk about the viral post, the outpouring of community support, and how this act of kindness is helping families across the suburbs.
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