The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a major piece of the U.S. social safety net used by nearly 42 million, or about 1 in 8 Americans, to help buy groceries.

Virginia is launching an emergency program to ensure families don’t go hungry when federal SNAP benefits pause due to the government shutdown, becoming the first state in the nation to use state funds ...

Veterans service organizations told the Senate VA Committee that their ability to help veterans and their families is also impacted by the shutdown.

The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) encourages veterans who need assistance with locating their lost DD Form 214 (DD-214) and other military documents to contact the ...

As the federal government shutdown stretches on without an end in sight, Wisconsin veterans may notice several changes in the Department of Veterans Affairs' services. The agency has furloughed about ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — Bluegrass music lovers will once again come together for a good cause as the 5th Annual Bluegrass Sampler returns on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7–8, at the Delta Hotel Racine, 7111 ...

For veterans rated 100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), compensation is a vital financial lifeline, particularly when they have dependents. These benefits are designed to support ...

Veteran resource fairs will be held throughout New Jersey in the next several weeks. Programs range from comprehensive expos featuring dozens of service providers to targeted events focusing on ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs spends billions on dubious and even fraudulent disabilities benefits. Meanwhile, some ...