(La Porte, IN) - Food and other needs like diapers along with candy will be available for the needy during trick or treating this evening at a house in La Porte.

 

Emily Archambault and her sister-in law, Taylor Martin, will have a table outside for people to walk up to and grab whatever they need.

 

Archambault said the effort stems from people whose SNAP benefits could stop tomorrow due to the federal government shutdown.  They’ve been out collecting donations and spending their own money on goods so there’s enough to offer.

 

“This is an easy way for people to just grab a simple something,” she said.

 

Archambault said the idea came from a post on Facebook about including food with candy during trick or treating.

 

“So, I reached out to my sister-in law and I said, hey, I think we can do this,” she said.

 

Archambault said she once had to temporarily leave the workforce because of a difficult pregnancy and for two years received assistance from the federal government and, now, it’s her turn to help those in need.

 

The free items during trick or treating will be at 1506 Greenway Street.  The designated time for trick or treating is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.