Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

Federal cash programs for child care and early learning are a lifeline for low-income parents, student families, and seasonal ...

The Republican megabill enacted in July will require most states to pay a share of SNAP food benefit costs — for many states, ...

Drivers in Pennsylvania and Michigan have benefited from temporary consumer protections during economic downturns and ...

The $4.1 billion Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps millions of low-income households pay to heat and cool their homes. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Susan Haigh and Marc ...

LIHEAP started Jan. 5 and closed in most places the same day. Lane County received $1.2 million less this year.

Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend service shut-offs as low-income families brace for higher bills and delayed aid. Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend ...

Mark Bain, who is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, rubs his hands together as he checks the level on his oil at home in hopes that he will have enough oil to outlast the shutdown ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by. She was navigating the loss of her federal food aid benefits when she ...