While federal stimulus checks are no longer available, several government assistance programs continue to provide crucial support to millions of families across the United States. From housing aid to food assistance and utility discounts,

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down.

The federal budget includes billions in funding for low-income Americans that might otherwise struggle to pay their energy bills.

With the federal government shutdown nearing the one-month mark, Americans are starting to see the cascading effects of programs shuttered by lapses in federal funding.

The government shutdown has stalled flood insurance renewals, threatening home sales and the financial security of existing homeowners in areas with high flood risk. Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., tells “Morning in America” that without a clean resolution in the Senate,

The Harrison County School District says it’s still getting funding for its reduced-cost lunch program despite it being day 28 of the government shutdown.

The ongoing government shutdown could delay grant funding for three Early Head Start programs in Wakulla County. Directors are working with family advocates to continue operations through December 31.

As the government shutdown stretches, families across Southwest Georgia could soon feel the effects this time in the classroom.

Nevada has joined a lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Agriculture’s upcoming suspension of SNAP benefits, which provide $90 million a month to around 500,000 Nevadans.