As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Americans are feeling the impact of lost funding and closed programs. States are rushing to fill gaps in food aid and early childhood services, while military families brace for missed paychecks.

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

Special benefits for low-income mothers are safe for now, despite the ongoing federal shutdown, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced Wednesday. Benefits under the Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women,

As the federal government’s shutdown stretches into another week, thousands of families across Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia are preparing for an uncertain start to November.

With SNAP benefits set to lapse, the need for reform of the nation’s social safety net is more evident than ever, writes columnist Torrey Snow.

It's been nearly a month since the partial government shutdown has been in effect, but the real pain is expected to kick in on Nov. 1

States across the U.S. are stepping up to help SNAP recipients as the federal government confirms that benefits will not be paid in November until the government shutdown ends. Wh

As the government shutdown continues, states are working to provide food assistance to millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits.