If the federal government remains shut down, more than 1.4 million people in the Peach State will be without that assistance in November.

SNAP benefits will not be available in Georgia as of Nov. 1 because of the ongoing government shutdown, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The Georgia Department of Human Services is urging SNAP recipients to shop now for needed items in case the government shutdown extends into November.

SNAP is a federally funded program that provides money every month for low-income households to help pay for food.

Feeding the Valley has less than a month's supply of food, president and CEO Frank Sheppard told the Ledger-Enquirer - the lowest level in his 11 years leading the organization.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Muscogee County and several surrounding counties will soon open applications via the Enrichment Services Program for cooling assistance, as temperatures begin to rise. The Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program is a federal ...

During the winter, temperatures drop while gas prices go up. That’s why the Georgia Public Service Commission is taking action to help mitigate costs for some customers.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It’s been almost 3 years and we are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. Just like some covid symptoms, one thing that might still linger from the virus is the impact of people losing income during the pandemic. That loss has ...

The post on USDA.gov blames Democrats for the upcoming halt on food stamps.