Austin Restaurateur Offers Free 'Family Meals' to Those Recovering From Government Shutdown

Austin restaurateur offers free 'family meals' to those recovering from government shutdown

Austin restaurateur C.K. Chin is offering free “family meals” at his restaurants -Wu Chow and Swift’s Attic- to help community members facing financial hardship.

Crestview group provides free meals to families affected by government shutdown

A grassroots volunteer effort is providing free meals to families and individuals affected by the government shutdown through weekly Friday distributions. Friends Taking Care of Friends, organized by Crestview resident Katrina Raines, held its first event Nov. 7 at the Old Spanish Trail Amphitheater, 205 Stillwell Blvd., serving spaghetti dinners and nonperishable items to more than 300 families. “This is something that the Lord laid on my hear…