Summary
Carl's Jr. restaurants in Southern California are offering $1 meals to help people affected by a federal government shutdown that has disrupted food assistance benefits. The deal can be accessed by showing identification like a federal employee ID or a SNAP card at select locations. This effort is separate from federal programs and aims to provide affordable meals during the shutdown.
Key Facts
- Carl's Jr. is offering $1 meals in Southern California due to a government shutdown.
- The meal deal includes a kid’s hamburger, fries, and a fountain drink.
- To access the deal, people must show a federal ID, military ID, or SNAP/EBT card.
- The initiative is managed by Akash Management LLC, not the federal SNAP program.
- SNAP benefits, which help many low-income Americans buy food, are at risk due to the shutdown.
- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore SNAP payments, but the decision is under appeal.
- The offer targets areas hard-hit by the shutdown, including Los Angeles and nearby counties.
