Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown, but a quick breakthrough appears unlikely

Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown, but a quick breakthrough appears unlikely

The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is taking on new urgency this week.

Pressure Builds on Congress to End Shutdown, but Quick Breakthrough Appears Unlikely

The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is gaining new urgency this week as millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance, more federal workers miss their first full paycheck...

Hundreds of federal workers line up for free food in Kalihi as government shut down drags on

The partial government shutdown drags into week four and many workers who've missed a paycheck are now looking for other ways to put food on the table.

Government shutdown pushes federal workers to food banks as SNAP benefits near end

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, thousands of Hawai‘i families are feeling the impacts — from missed paychecks to dwindling food assistance. At The Pantry in Honolulu, demand has nearly tripled. Programs Manager Robin Bremer-Sherley says they’ve registered more than 680 new households this month alone. “Every month we average 200 to 300 new client households, and we’re at 686 right now,” she…

Local church steps up to feed families as government workers face unpaid days

LEAWOOD, Kan. -- One local church is filling the gap in a big way for government workers who aren’t getting paid — and for families facing the frightening reality that SNAP benefits could soon vanish. Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton speaks of a verse in the Bible that says ‘to whom much is given, much is required’ — and in this time of need, right here at The Church of the Resurrection they surely are giving. Kansas governor says she won’t get …

‘We’re seeing fear in people’s eyes’: Local food bank strained amid federal shutdown

PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The West Texas Food Bank is sounding the alarm as the ongoing federal government shutdown leaves thousands of West Texans wondering how they'll put food on the table, according to a recent press release. The organization says demand has surged across its 19-county service area, stretching already thin resources as more families turn to the Food Bank for help. “We are seeing fear in people’s eyes,” said Libby Ste…