AS LAWMAKERS WORK TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT OVER FUNDING, REPORTER RACHEL WILLIAMS IS KEEPING AN EYE ON NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS LOCALLY. WE CAN SNAP. BENEFITS ARE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS PEOPLE ...

Matthew Lesko has launched a free online tool to help individuals identify federal, state, and local government and ...

Earlier this week, the ongoing government shutdown obtained a dubious honor — at 39 days and counting, it has become the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The shutdown began Oct. 1 ...

With the government shutdown threatening to disrupt federal food assistance programs, food banks across the country are scrambling to help people in need. Second Harvest Heartland, a food bank that ...

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As we enter day two of the government shutdown, food banks are making sure they are prepared for a potential influx of new clients. That's because many people are just one paycheck away from needing ...

Mishawaka, Indiana (WSBT) — The government shutdown is continuing to impact food assistance programs. Many are preparing for SNAP benefits to be cut-off as soon as next week. Just this week, food ...

In the wake of the pandemic, many families are still grappling with financial challenges. Although federal stimulus checks have ceased, various government assistance programs remain active, providing ...

Economic uncertainty, federal funding cutbacks and the end of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) funding are creating a perfect fiscal storm for local governments. Economically challenged ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program are experiencing a significant impact due to the government shutdown. The Valley Opportunity Council says that they are ...