Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025. The ...

The $4.1 billion Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps millions of low-income households pay to heat and cool their homes. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Susan Haigh and Marc ...

Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend service shut-offs as low-income families brace for higher bills and delayed aid. Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend ...

Approximately 3.4 million Texans are eligible for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a government program providing assistance to low-income households in need of ...

The government shutdown might be over, but some are still dealing with the fallout. Many people were forced to use money they typically spend on rent and utility bills for food. While most now have ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by. She was navigating the loss of her federal food aid benefits when she ...