At the Hopkinsville Brewing Company, it’s not just beer on tap this week — it’s generosity.
Co-owner Kate Russell says the team started handing out free pizzas and meal bags after hearing that SNAP benefits could be delayed.
click to download audioRussell says the idea came after seeing other restaurants step up in nearby towns. She wanted to make sure families of all ages had something to eat — no questions asked.
click to download audioCommunity members have donated food and money to keep the effort going.
Volunteer Ericka Sims-Hall says the support means a lot, especially for families affected by the shutdown.
Russell says any leftover donations will go to the Aaron McNeil House food pantry once federal benefits resume.
click to download audioThe brewery is still accepting canned goods and shelf-stable snacks nightly from four to eight.
