Shutdown pain intensifies as air traffic controllers lose pay and food assistance is drying up

Food assistance, health care costs, air travel, and military pay all face major strain if the shutdown extends beyond this ...

What resources are available for Tennesseans who might lose SNAP benefits in November?

Thousands of East Tennesseans will lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1. Here's how Second Harvest is preparing to help.

Democrats wobble as pressure to end shutdown ramps up

Senate Democrats are taking a close look at a Republican proposal to pay all federal employees — including essential and furloughed workers — as they’re under new pressure from the nation’s ...

Grocery costs are high, funding is low. Where to find free food in Western North Carolina

Here's a list of food assistance programs and other resources addressing food insecurity in Western North Carolina.