President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill into law Wednesday night, officially ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history.The legislation will fund the government through Jan. 30 and provide money for some agencies for the rest of the fiscal year.For federal workers waiting on paychecks and local food banks helping struggling families, the bill…
Carlos Gomez, a federal employee based in San Antonio, Texas, has been relying on a local food bank to feed his family during the government shutdown. “I have a very large family, so it’s getting kind of hard. Whether the government is shut down or not, bills need to get paid,” Gomez said. “I tell…
Millions of Americans are set to lose access to SNAP benefits on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown. In an effort to help those impacted continue accessing the groceries they need, Atlanta churches and food delivery apps like DoorDash and GoPuff are attempting to get people some relief. This past Sunday, New Birth Missionary…
Food assistance to be halted as government shutdown drags on – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration says federal food assistance will stop Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Elise Preston reports. Source link
Las Vegas — Army veteran Earvin James Sr. never pictured himself in a Las Vegas food pantry. But with a fixed income and rising grocery prices, he had no choice. “Because you go to these stores now, a pack of toilet tissue costs you $8, and it used to be $5 for a 12-pack,” James…
Things are tight for Amanda Jones these days, especially when it comes to the margins on her grocery budget. The retired accountant and grandmother lives on a fixed Social Security income. She says when it comes to food assistance, SNAP benefits are limited. To fill her fridge, the 62-year-old turns to Hancock Helping Hands, a…