You're working. Maybe two jobs. You don't think of yourself as someone who needs assistance, and you've never applied for anything beyond maybe a tax credit someone mentioned once. And yet childcare ...

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 ...

With energy costs continuing to rise as part of a higher overall cost of living, many Americans are struggling to keep up with utility bills. A recent Payless Power study of more than 1,000 people, ...

Many people feel unsure about government benefits because income limits and program rules can feel confusing. You might worry that you earn too much, or that missing documents will disqualify you. The ...

As winter weather and the impacts of the federal government shutdown roll across Colorado, programs are available to help people around Colorado Springs pay their utility bills. Colorado Springs ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the government shutdown continues, many families across the country are looking for ways to provide food for their families. Because of the shutdown, many families will not have full access to SNAP ...

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 ...

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 ...