food stamps

When the longest government shutdown in history ended, food assistance for 42 million Americans was restored. But the temporary and unnecessary suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may have long-lasting impacts — and there are new restrictions to those benefits. We look at SNAP, how it started, why it’s needed, who it serves and more.

North Carolinians who rely on food and nutrition benefits could be among the first to feel the effects of a federal government shutdown. The shutdown could also close national parks, and stop paychecks for airport workers and Air Force Base service members.

The partial federal government shutdown is having an impact on Mecklenburg County residents who use Food and Nutrition Services commonly known as food…

Low-income families in Cabarrus County still face long delays before getting food stamps, although those delays are getting shorter.They're tied to a new…

North Carolina counties are in the midst of converting to an online system that should make it easier in the long run to apply for all kinds of assistance…

Mecklenburg County residents who receive food stamps may experience some delays in getting that assistance over the next several months. The county is…

Day 7 and Beyond“How did you do on the ‘food stamp’ challenge?” That’s the question people have been asking me since Sunday. “Did you have enough to eat,…

Day Six: “Who’s Hungry?”On a long car trip when a fast food joint comes into view, someone will shout it.“Who’s hungry?”If you walk into your office with…

Day Five: Rumors and ReasonsIt’s not really about the food.That’s what I’m starting to realize. People are angry, exhausted, frustrated, despondent.…

http://66.225.205.104/SG20051212A.mp3(12/12/05) Faith-based and community organizations traditionally increase their efforts to help the poor over the…