"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.

The US government shutdown has entered its fifth week and there is no clear end in sight. With Democrats and Republicans ...

What to know about the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, sometimes referred to as food ...

Millions of low-income families may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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 ...

Because Wednesday marked the start of the 2026 fiscal year, the WIC program — which provides free, healthy food to low-income pregnant women, new moms and children under 5 — was due for an influx of ...

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, is a federal program that provides food ...

The Department of Agriculture said no benefits would be issued for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Nov. 1, ...