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Amid SNAP and WIC woes, Phoenix area moms stepping up to help each other

"People really are in desperate need right now," said a mother from Mesa, as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to impact WIC benefit payments.

Low-income families face a financial cliff as government shutdown threatens 4 federal aid programs

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

Why Nov. 1 is a key date in the government shutdown. Impacts on SNAP, WIC, Obamacare.

The government shutdown appears likely to continue into the week leading up to Nov. 1. Here's why that's a key date.

Missouri SNAP halted by shutdown; WIC remains active

Missouri families receiving WIC benefits will continue to have access in November, but SNAP benefits will be on pause next ...

Grand Rapids nonprofit says it will lose thousands amid SNAP benefit lapse

How long will WIC last? Exodus Place is a transitional housing program for men experiencing homelessness in Grand Rapids. The ...

NC health department warns of SNAP, WIC delays because of ongoing federal shutdown

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