In the face of unexpected federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit reductions, restaurants across Los Angeles are stepping up with free and pay-what-you-can meals. This article explores how local spots like Jeff’s Table in Highland Park, Bé Ù in Virgil Village and pop-ups like Kreung Kitchen are filling the gap, outlines additional community food resources and highlights why these food-industry responses matter both as social support and a reflection of the shifting food landscape in L.A. amid economic strain.
