State legislators debate $500 million reserve fund for food assistance programs

Connecticut lawmakers wanted to put $500 million into a reserve fund to help pay for food and heating assistance in case more ...
WNYT.com

HEAP still on hold in New York, but SNAP funds secured

The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) confirmed to NewsChannel 13 that November SNAP benefits have been ...
Daily Freeman

Metzger lauds Hochul directive to protect heat assistance program

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger lauded Gov. Kathy Hochul’s effort to protect an energy assistance program amid cuts made ...

The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, ...
Austin Daily Herald

Delays to energy assistance program predicted to persist after federal shutdown ends

Minnesota families face ongoing delays in receiving vital energy assistance, with aid expected to arrive up to a month after ...
Sierra Sun Times

31 U.S. Senators Urge Trump Administration To Swiftly Release $4 Billion in Low-Income Home ...

The bipartisan group of senators said the federal LIHEAP funding is a crucial lifeline that keeps vulnerable citizens safe and warm during winter by helping low-income households and seniors on fixed ...