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State DHR announces full November SNAP benefits being released

MONTGOMERY – “State agencies must take immediate steps to ensure households receive their full November allotments promptly.” That's the message the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

Ivey releases emergency funds for food banks during federal government shutdown

MONTGOMERY – Alabama is "stepping up to help," Gov. Kay Ivey said today after releasing $2 million of the state’s emergency funds to go...

Space & Rocket Center hosting food drive; offers reduced admission to furloughed workers

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is inviting museum visitors to give back and get a discount on general admission this month. With...

Downtown Rescue Mission reaches out as SNAP benefit cuts threaten food supply

HUNTSVILLE – The Downtown Rescue Mission is calling on the community for support as the government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for more than 752,000 Alabamians,...

Limestone County Bar Association donates $20,000 to Community Table

ATHENS -- The Limestone County Bar Association has donated $20,000 to Community Table (formerly Limestone County Churches Involved, or L.C.C.I.) to help provide food...

Government to suspend SNAP payments for November; 750,000 Alabamians affected

MONTGOMERY – Alabama recipients of SNAP benefits will not receive their payments effective this Saturday, the Alabama Department of Human Resources announced. The DHR said...

Rep. Sewell demands Trump Administration continue SNAP benefits during shutdown

WASHINGTON — Citing the availability a of $5 billion contingency fund, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell joined 213 House Democrats in a letter to U.S....

OneGenAway hosting food box distribution for furloughed workers, others

HUNTSVILLE -- To help furloughed employees and other local families experiencing food insecurity, One Generation Away is hosting a food box distribution this weekend. OneGenAway's...

Downtown Rescue Mission’s Shoot for Shelter clay shooting tournament takes aim at homelessness.

HUNTSVILLE -- With a target to fight homelessness, Downtown Rescue Mission is once again hosting its Shoot for Shelter Clay Shooting Tournament. The mission, which...

Bulldog Market helps Alabama A&M students overcome food insecurity

NORMAL -- The Bulldog Market, established at Alabama A&M University in 2021, was created to address the growing need for food assistance among students. Coordinated by the...