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When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift

Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…

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SNAP Recipients May Also Qualify for These 5 Programs

Here are five other resources SNAP recipients may qualify for.

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USDA tells court it will disburse all SNAP contingency funds - Roll Call

The Trump administration told a federal judge Monday it will deplete a contingency fund to pay a portion of food stamp benefits in November.

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WIC Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown, Forcing House Republicans To Introduce New Bill

Funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is at risk amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists

A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions of Americans keep buying food for their families after federal SNAP funding is expected run dry Saturday due to the U.S. government shutdown

The Independent UK

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists

The Independent UK

Exclusive: USDA says it won't use emergency funds for food stamps

States also won't be reimbursed if they cover SNAP expenses on their own, the memo says.

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What Services Are Open During the Government Shutdown?

As the shutdown drags on, many basic federal services will increasingly be affected.

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WIC becomes a political football in shutdown - Roll Call

FactCheck.org looks into Democratic and Republican finger-pointing regarding the shutdown and a key federal nutrition program.

Roll Call

USDA's Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks - Roll Call

Nearly 42 million people could be left without monthly food benefits if the federal government doesn't reopen before funding runs out.

Roll Call

Democrats launch bid to fund nutrition program for low-income women and kids amid shutdown

Exclusive: Congressional Democrats set to introduce bill to shore up the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program

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The Latest: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues

The Independent UK

Pressure points ahead could bring a quicker end to the shutdown

The first week is the easy one

The Independent UK

The Shutdown Standoff Is Heading for Its Next Big Test

A key mid-October deadline could intensify the shutdown fight in Washington, and the fallout could soon hit workers and your wallet.

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The Independent UK

White House claims tariffs will keep food program for moms and babies running during shutdown — raising serious legal questions

Critical constitutional concerns emerge as the president subverts Congress to create his own tax and spending policies

The Independent UK

The Latest: National Guard deploys as ICE uses increasingly combative tactics in US cities

It’s now Day 6 of the shutdown, and the Democratic minority leader has challenged the Republican House speaker to a televised debate on the impasse over reopening the federal government

The Texas Tribune

The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas

Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.

Roll Call

White House ‘anomalies’ list kick-starts stopgap funding talks - Roll Call

The Trump administration sends Congress a list of additions it would like in a continuing resolution funding the government after Sept. 30.

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Kids Ain't Cheap

Overlooked Income: 11 Parenting Income Sources You Didn’t Know About

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Salon

Congress may cut WIC access for 360,000

Changes to SNAP and Medicaid could make it significantly harder for families to access WIC benefits

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

Recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children

The Independent UK

In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Tennessee has nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young children

Salon

WIC needs more access, less politics

"The premise is simple, but the impact will be profound," says the CEO of the National WIC Association

The Guardian - US

Project 2025 dietary rollbacks would limit fight against ultra-processed foods

Conservative ‘wishlist’ of policies for a future Trump administration goes so far as transforming food and farming

Salon

TikTok and online orders: WIC at 50

Between spreading awareness on TikTok and advocating online grocery ordering, WIC pushes to keep up with the times

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