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Potential overhaul of SNAP: What the OBBBA proposal means for low-income families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a lifeline for millions of low-income families in the U.S., faces a potential overhaul. The OBBBA proposal could shift financial burdens to states ...
Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

Congressional Delay of SNAP Cost Shift Urgently Needed to Protect Food Assistance for Low-Income Families

The Republican megabill enacted in July will require most states to pay a share of SNAP food benefit costs — for many states, ...

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does

As part of its claims of widespread fraud in the federal safety net, the Trump administration is halting $10 billion in ...
The New York Times

Hunger and Cold Loom as Shutdown Imperils Funding for Antipoverty Programs

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down. Hannah Mann and her family in New Jersey rely ...

A family didn't know anyone in the US. Here's how they found food

A family new to the US finds fresh food, child care, community through FrescaZona and the Creighton Community Foundation ...

Pet pantry assists families in need with food, supplies

Since pets are usually considered part of the family, they shouldn’t be forgotten when the holidays come around. Cause 4Paws ...