The federal government is launching a concerted effort to transform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from ...

A view of the U.S. Capitol following rain showers on the eighth day of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 8 in Washington. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he would be "happy" to ...

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 ...

A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials Tuesday seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions of Americans keep buying food for their families after federal SNAP funding is expected to ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The ongoing government shutdown continues to threaten critical support programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving millions of Americans at risk of ...

As the government shutdown continues, conversations about SNAP, WIC and other government benefits have become more dire. Government food benefits assist around 42 million Americans and more than ...

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 ...

The federal government shutdown will deliver its harshest blow yet, threatening food aid for millions of Americans as funding for the nation’s largest nutrition program runs out. Funding for the ...

As the government shutdown continues, several key programs are at risk. One of them is Head Start, the federal program that provides early childhood education, health and food support for low-income ...

The clock is ticking for four major social safety net programs that keep tens of millions of struggling Americans — including millions of children and senior citizens — fed and warm, as well as ...

In Chinle, Arizona, financial distress caused by the government shutdown has led to the suspension of after-school programs, including some that students rely on for meals. Federal money makes up only ...