I don't know how many people are facing food insecurity right now, but I know it's going to get worse, and I know that while it's in our power, we are going to try and help.

Philippe French Bistro will be offering free Beef Bourguignon and potato gratin, cooked and ready to warm up to anyone who is losing their SNAP benefits or furloughed/working without pay during the shutdown.

All free, they just need to show us their EBT or Federal ID card.

(Following the Lead and text borrowed from friendly Nick's Butcher)

In 2 days, 42 million people will lose their SNAP benefits. And, that number doesn't count any of the federal workers who have been furloughed or worse, work without pay. 2700 of which live in Northern Colorado. And while not funding SNAP is 100% illegal, that doesn't seem to matter to any of the orange-nosed sycophants sucking up to a president as cruel and vulgar as this one. So I've decided to offer free meat to anyone affected by the lack of SNAP payments or furloughed through the callousness of stupid, fucking government.

I will do this as long as I can afford it. It ain't much, but hopefully it helps a family get through a week and spend their food budget on other, cheaper supplies that will last longer. I know that food banks are being overrun right now and this is my way to alleviate some pressure and help our community navigate this unprecedented bullshit.

I would appreciate if you shared this post and help me reach anyone who might need it. I have a small reach on social media and without the communities support I won't be able to help as many people.

Any amount you can offer is enormously appreciated and will help support our efforts to keep our community from going hungry.

We will use the funds to purchase all ingredients (the labor is on us) and will continue to do so until things come back to normal....maybe.

Any funds left over will be donated to the Larimer Food bank.

Thank You

Philippe and Rosi Boutinet