NPR

The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they'll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...
The New York Times

Hunger and Cold Loom as Shutdown Imperils Funding for Antipoverty Programs

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down. Hannah Mann and her family in New Jersey rely ...
WBUR

The government shutdown is delaying a critical heating assistance program in Mass.

Every year, millions of U.S. households rely on a federally funded program to help pay their home heating bills. While benefits usually kick in on Nov. 1, because of the ongoing government shut down ...
WLWT

Government shutdown expected to delay energy assistance for low-income households

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 ...
LAist

The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. As millions of Americans face a gap ...