US EditionDems: Long Federal Government Shutdown Hurts Health Care
Virginia Gay Hospital collects non-perishable foods and gift cards to help families affected by SNAP disruptions during the government shutdown.
- This month, Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics are collecting nonperishable food and grocery gift cards in hospital and clinic lobbies to support families facing food insecurity during the shutdown, with registration staff accepting gift cards.
- With SNAP funding uncertain this month, 150,000 people in Dare to Care's 13-county service region rely on the program, raising local demand amid partial funding by the Trump administration.
- Donors are encouraged to follow the suggested shelf-stable items list including peanut butter, soup, canned fruit, beans, rice, tuna, cereal, fruit juice, pasta, and canned vegetables, while Virginia Gay Hospital's Feed America program provides food boxes year-round upon request.
- On Monday, Dare to Care distributed 117 boxes and usually gives emergency food boxes to 25-40 families daily; donations at 33 JCPS schools stay onsite, others go to the Dare to Care warehouse.
- Dare to Care is partnering with Jefferson County Public Schools and Kroger to expand donation drives, with stores across Kentuckiana displaying signs and all JCPS buildings collecting donations for four weeks.
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Dems: Long federal government shutdown hurts health care
(The Center Square) - As the federal government shutdown becomes America's longest one on its 37th day, many are worried health care is going to become too expensive to afford, according to California lawmakers.
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Virginia Cares Initiative Launched to Support Families Affected by Federal Shutdown
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Youngkin Launches Virginia Cares Initiative to Support Virginians Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown
Commonwealth-wide food drive to assist federal workers, military civilian workers and their families, and newly eligible SNAP recipients ahead of Thanksgiving RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the launch of the Virginia Cares Initiative, a Commonwealth-wide food drive to support Virginians impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. […]
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