This Coffee Shop’s Free Breakfast Program Sparked Outrage Online. Their Response? 'Everybody Deserves A Latte'

This Coffee Shop’s Free Breakfast Program Sparked Outrage Online. Their Response? 'Everybody Deserves A Latte'

This Coffee Shop’s Free Breakfast Program Sparked Outrage Online. Their Response? 'Everybody Deserves A Latte' On November 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits abruptly froze.  Although two federal judges ruled almost simultaneously that President Donald Trump’s administration must use emergency reserve funds to keep SNAP going during the government shutdown, it is unclear exactly when redistribution will occur — and how long it will last.  In the meantime, an estimated 42 million Americans no longer have access to monthly funds for groceries.  As the SNAP cuts loomed on October 26, Heretic Coffee in Portland, Oregon decided to step up.  “If your SNAP benefits are running out, then breakfast is on us,” the coffee shop posted to Threads. “NO ONE should have to worry about their next meal. Portland fam, we know it’s not much, but we’ll do our best to keep you fed. Starting November 1st, each day 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.” Since that announcement, Heretic Coffee’s efforts have go…