In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they ...

The government recently announced that during the shutdown, members of the United States military will not be paid, even if ...

Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual ...

The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the ...

As an example, a military retiree who receives $2,500 in retired pay will see a COLA increase of about $70 a month. For a ...

Pressure on Congress to resolve the impasse intensified Monday when the nation’s largest federal employee union urged lawmakers to immediately pass a funding bill.

Salvation Army social services coordinator Micah Chisholm said a lot of people rely on SNAP benefits, some to supplement ...

As the shutdown continues, The Salvation Army in Lafayette expanded its usual food distribution schedule to help community members get ahead of potential SNAP benefit disruptions.

With the ongoing government shutdown, those who benefit from SNAP benefits may not receive them starting on November 1st. “We ...