The government shutdown has caused the Area Agency on Aging to suspend lunch services at several local facilities, but private donors and county assistance have stepped in to provide temporary funding to keep meals going at some centers.

After Barbara Watson had her heart attack more than 10 years ago, she lost her sense of purpose. Unable and scared to drive, especially after having suffered some

Senator Chuck Schumer’s claim that no tax dollars are used to subsidize health insurance for unauthorized migrants is contradicted by fellow Democrats.

More than 260,000 households throughout the state may not receive the needed food assistance on its usual schedule.

Between the week of November 1st to November 7th, there’s a very strong possibility that our clients will stop receiving our services

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said CalFresh benefits “will likely be delayed in November” if the federal government isn’t reopened by Thursday, Oct. 23.

With the impacts of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits looming over many families, KSHB reached out to local lawmakers to hear how they feel about the potential suspension.

As the government continues to stay shutdown, local organizations are beginning to question what this means for federal funding.   According to the Knoxville-Knox County