With the shutdown pausing payouts for people using SNAP benefits local businesses are helping out.
Jewel Osco created a cruise for a cause Wednesday.
A giant gravy boat will be along the Chicago River and you can help feed families.
Jen Biehler from the Chicago Food Depository and Mary Frances Trucco from Jewel Osco joined ABC7 to talk about the fundraiser and the impact it will have on the food depository.
