Federal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said. The federal government went into a shutdown Oct. 1 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As government shutdown continues, conversations about SNAP, WIC and other government benefits have become more dire. Government ...

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 ...

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s day two of the government shutdown and if it carries on long enough, people who rely on food service programs could start to see impacts. Local food pantries like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friday, Oct. 31, isn’t just Halloween. It’s also the next scheduled payday for United States military service members. But with ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they’ll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...

Nov. 1 marks the beginning of heating season in Massachusetts, but for some Pioneer Valley families, the ongoing federal government shutdown means they are without help as fuel assistance programs ...

A teacher-incentive program in South Carolina has led to striking long-term benefits for students, including lower rates of ...

FILE - The Capitol is seen at nightfall on day 22 of a government shutdown in Washington, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) (J. Scott Applewhite ...

Approximately 3.4 million Texans are eligible for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a government program providing assistance to low-income households in need of ...