From tuna fish cans to ramen noodles, Salvation Army staff and volunteers dumped donated food items into white cardboard boxes under a light rain Saturday as part of the organization’s one day ...
Thousands of military families who receive government benefits are facing a food insecurity cliff with uncertainty over funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Two federal ...
Visits to food pantries on U.S. military bases in Japan climbed in October during the federal government shutdown, according to an informal survey by Stars and Stripes. The Neighborhood Pantry at the ...
The Armed Services YMCA is seeing a 30%-75% surge in demand nationwide. Food banks are seeing a surge of demand across the country as the government shutdown weathers its fourth week – and military ...
WASHINGTON — As the government shutdown continues, many military families across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are facing serious food insecurity, and a local nonprofit is stepping up to help. The ...
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During a government shutdown, members of the U.S. military are not paid but must report for duty. Nearly one in four service members has trouble putting food on the table. The Armed Services YMCA has ...
When it comes to selling gun parts and gun-related military surplus, Charles “Cholly” Steen has been at it for longer than almost anyone. It all started when, as a 5-year-old, he began stashing odds ...
Sign-ups for the Fargo Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving food box program begin Sept. 30, with meal pick-up scheduled Nov. 21 at Hope Lutheran Church. A Salvation Army volunteer arranging Thanksgiving ...