Kroger is helping out people who are on government assistance programs by giving them an extra discount on certain items.

The United States government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, leaving more than 2.1 million federal workers furloughed or working without pay. A 54-44 Senate vote failed to pass on Friday, ...

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s day two of the government shutdown and if it carries on long enough, people who rely on food service programs could start to see impacts. Local food pantries like ...

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - The ongoing government shutdown poses a significant threat to the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which provides crucial support to families in need of heating ...

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 ...

Many farmers are pushing for more federal dollars to provide much-needed stability. Others, especially young farmers, are ...