government shutdown

The Grand Rapids Water System announced it will not turn off residents' water due to unpaid bills

It started with one man wanting to feed the hungry and grew into a community event meeting the needs of families in crisis

The Trump Administration will release some funds for federal food assistance programs following a court order. Senator Gary Peters is unhappy with the whole ordeal

In response to the pause in SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown Grand Rapids based Kids' Food Basket is expanding its West Michigan services, Meijer is donating $4 million to food banks and pantries across six Midwestern states, and more.

Supporters of the bill say the legislation wouldn’t cover all of the month’s SNAP payments if it did pass, though they argue it would help

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be suspended Saturday due to the federal government shutdown. Michigan’s Fair Food Network is making three changes to help SNAP recipients

Michigan is joining several other Democratic-led states in suing the Trump administration over a pause in food assistance payments

United Response Fund, a Holland food drive, GR teachers reach agreements, dog treat donations, Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency, MI House Dems. push SNAP continuance, Right to Life lawsuit, and more.

Heart of West Michigan United Way launches United Response Fund to assist those facing food assistance delays

Ottawa County Community Action Agency is at risk of losing federal funding, pushing commissioners to act on the proposed cut