"For many women, this is not optional. They're having to choose now between paying their electric bill or feeding their baby.

As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Americans are feeling the impact of lost funding and closed programs.

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

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

SNAP funds running out during the shutdown is the big news, but other food assistance programs are also running dry.

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

McKee is tapping $600,000 in state funds to prevent interruptions for the 18,000 families on the Women, Infants and Children ...

On the Senate floor, Sen. Ben Ray Luján pushed a plan to keep SNAP and WIC running during the shutdown; GOP Leader John Thune ...

"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.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced the state will provide up to $25 million in support for food assistance to help families that may soon be affected by the anticipated suspension of ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune's stance on the filibuster is "unchanged" despite President Trump's call to scrap the rule to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.

A key benefit will remain in place for North Carolina mothers and children through the end of November, N.C. Department of ...