New Mexico became on Saturday the first U.S. state to offer free child care to all residents in a bid to boost its economy and lift education and child welfare levels ranked the worst in the country.

Nearly a month into the government shutdown, health care professionals are raising alarms about the impact on public health — especially as respiratory virus se ...

As funding for SNAP and WIC benefits dry up during the government shutdown, these stores, delivery services and restaurants ...

Here’s a list of places where SNAP users can find food and resources in Sarasota and Bradenton area during a potential “food ...

Hy-Vee is stepping up to help local families as food banks prepare for a record number of visitors in the coming weeks.From ...

Michigan's public schools are scrapping to help feed children outside of school hours if federal nutrition assistance ...

Nearly 2 million people in Illinois may lose food assistance starting Saturday because of the government shutdown. The state ...

"We're willing to do whatever we need to do to get them that food that they need," the Exira, Iowa, teacher said.

Congress and state officials are scrambling to continue SNAP benefits despite the shutdown, but the first lapse in food assistance is expected Nov. 1.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who championed the new initiative, told CBS News it would save families an average of ...

Tampa Bay nonprofits and charities anticipate a surge in demand for food assistance and other services in November as the ...

Several Minnesota restaurants and organizations have stepped up to offer free food for those in need during the SNAP benefit ...