{"id":34754,"date":"2025-11-04T13:35:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/34754\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:35:07","slug":"san-antonio-nonprofit-downtown-church-unite-to-provide-free-meals-during-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/34754\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio nonprofit, downtown church unite to provide free meals during government shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Are you affected by the government shutdown? Here\u2019s how you can get a free hot lunch in downtown San Antonio. <\/p>\n

Corazon Ministries is partnering with Travis Park United Methodist Church to provide these meals through Friday, Nov. 7. Lunch is available \u201cto-go\u201d from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. <\/p>\n

Families impacted by the government shutdown can walk up or drive up to the church office doors on Travis Street. If you\u2019re driving, park in front, turn on your hazards and have your ID ready.<\/p>\n

>> Where San Antonians affected by government shutdown can receive assistance<\/a><\/p>\n

Cynthia Engstrom, the lead pastor at Travis Park Church, said their volunteers had no hesitation in lending a hand. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a no-brainer,\u201d Engstrom said. It was \u2018let\u2019s just get together and make this happen.\u2019” <\/p>\n

Morgan Handley, the vice president of programs at Corazon Ministries, said her team hasn\u2019t received additional funding to cover this support, but they\u2019re making it work to help families who are most vulnerable right now. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a need and we want to serve it,\u201d Handley said. \u201cAnybody and everybody is welcome.\u201d <\/p>\n

Corazon Ministries is asking people to RSVP, if possible, before coming to lunch. You can click here<\/a> to do so. <\/p>\n

Read more coverage of the government shutdown from KSAT:<\/p>\n

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