Amid SNAP and WIC woes, Phoenix area moms stepping up to help each other
"People really are in desperate need right now," said a mother from Mesa, as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to impact WIC benefit payments.
"People really are in desperate need right now," said a mother from Mesa, as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to impact WIC benefit payments.
Amid WIC worries, AZ moms stepping up to help
Arizona health officials say funding for WIC benefits could run out on Nov. 15, but amid the uncertainty, some mothers in the Phoenix area are stepping up. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Arizona health officials say funding for WIC benefits could run out on Nov. 15, but amid the uncertainty, some mothers in the Phoenix area are stepping up. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Arizonans step up to fill the SNAP-gap by donating food to CASS shelter
Even with the uncertainty over the funding of the food stamp program, Valley residents continue to step up by donating money, food and time to help those who are on the verge of loosing those funds. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Even with the uncertainty over the funding of the food stamp program, Valley residents continue to step up by donating money, food and time to help those who are on the verge of loosing those funds. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
SNAP: Arizonans stepping up to fill the gap
As uncertainties surrounding SNAP benefits continue amid the government shutdown, Arizonans are stepping up to fill the gap, donating money, food, and time to help people who are on the verge of losing, at least for now, access to new food assistance payments. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
As uncertainties surrounding SNAP benefits continue amid the government shutdown, Arizonans are stepping up to fill the gap, donating money, food, and time to help people who are on the verge of losing, at least for now, access to new food assistance payments. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Student debt relief: U.S. Ed. Dept. makes changes
The U.S. Department of Education has limited who can get student debt relief under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, with the Trump administration saying they will not cancel loans for people involved with employees that provide support for undocumented immigrants or gender affirming care for minors. Several groups say they are planning to challenge this in court.
The U.S. Department of Education has limited who can get student debt relief under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, with the Trump administration saying they will not cancel loans for people involved with employees that provide support for undocumented immigrants or gender affirming care for minors. Several groups say they are planning to challenge this in court.
SNAP benefits must continue, federal judges rule
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits flowing during the ongoing government shutdown. Per the ruling, the administration must use contingency funds to keep the program running, or find other funding sources.
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits flowing during the ongoing government shutdown. Per the ruling, the administration must use contingency funds to keep the program running, or find other funding sources.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know
Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.
Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.
Lawmakers heated over drug boat strikes
The head of the Pentagon is defending U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats, while lawmakers in Washington continue to question their legality. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports.
The head of the Pentagon is defending U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats, while lawmakers in Washington continue to question their legality. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports.
White House resuming public tours in December
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
SNAP benefits set to end as government shutdown continues
The federal government has been shut down for more than a month and it doesn't look like that's going to change before SNAP benefits run dry.
The federal government has been shut down for more than a month and it doesn't look like that's going to change before SNAP benefits run dry.
Arizona man relying on SNAP faces uncertainty as benefits set to expire
Facing the loss of $150 million in federal SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1, many Arizonans, including resident Christian Guerrero, are deeply concerned about securing food.
Facing the loss of $150 million in federal SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1, many Arizonans, including resident Christian Guerrero, are deeply concerned about securing food.
For this Arizona man, SNAP cutoff means every dollar counts
As federal SNAP benefits expire Nov. 1, leaving Arizonans like Christian Guerrero worried about their next meal, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced $1.8 million in temporary state funding. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.
As federal SNAP benefits expire Nov. 1, leaving Arizonans like Christian Guerrero worried about their next meal, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced $1.8 million in temporary state funding. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.
SNAP: Scottsdale school organizes food drive to help those in need amid ongoing government shutdown
Amid the looming SNAP benefits pause, families in parts of the Valley are stepping up to help others who are in need.
Amid the looming SNAP benefits pause, families in parts of the Valley are stepping up to help others who are in need.
SNAP benefits in Arizona will not be issued in November: Here's what to know
Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans will not get SNAP benefits for November, as the federal government shutdown continues. Here's more about SNAP, as well as the potential impact of the funding pause.
Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans will not get SNAP benefits for November, as the federal government shutdown continues. Here's more about SNAP, as well as the potential impact of the funding pause.
SNAP: AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs lays blame for benefits pause on President Trump
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry," the governor said. "Instead, he's choosing to use them as leverage."
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry," the governor said. "Instead, he's choosing to use them as leverage."
Phoenix area rally calls for SNAP, WIC protection
In 2024, over a third of Arizonans receiving SNAP benefits were single mothers, and on Oct. 30, a rally calling for the protection of SNAP and WIC benefits was held in Downtown Phoenix. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
In 2024, over a third of Arizonans receiving SNAP benefits were single mothers, and on Oct. 30, a rally calling for the protection of SNAP and WIC benefits was held in Downtown Phoenix. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.