Intoxalock Launches Hardship Assistance Program for Federal Workers and Military During Government Shutdown

Birmingham approves emergency SNAP aid during ongoing government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown stretches into November, the Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to approve an emergency ordinance providing one-time food assistance to residents who have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Under the measure, eligible individuals can receive up to $100 and families up to $200 in city-funded grocery assistance during November. “This is an item of permanent operation,” the motion read, in…

Intoxalock Launches Hardship Assistance Program for Federal Workers and Military During Government Shutdown

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the financial strain caused by the ongoing government shutdown, Intoxalock today unveiled its Hardship Assistance Program, a compassionate initiative designed to provide temporary payment relief and uninterrupted access to…

Agencies launch 'hunger rapid relief' effort

In response to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits not being issued in Indiana on Nov. 1 due to the federal shutdown, three DeKalb County organizations are teaming up to launch a “hunger rapid relief fund” to provide support.