Post offices shorten hours – Our Colorado News

SurfKY News Post offices shorten hoursOur Colorado News“I have a home business and do all my post office business at 7 a.m. before I head to my day job,” the Sheridan man said. “That won't be possible starting April 1, because then the post office will start opening at 9 …

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Mobile pantry travels to Stamps – KTBS

Mobile pantry travels to StampsKTBSThere are no permanent food pantries in LaFayette County, which leaves many low-income families without many options for food. In 2011, Harvest Texarkana started the program in Stamps. During that distribution more than 7,500 pounds of food was given … More: continued here

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Post office cuts hours

Littleton’s downtown post office is joining others across the country cutting hours effective March 29. The post office , now open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More: continued here

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Future of Medicaid and food stamps at stake – CNN

Future of Medicaid and food stamps at stakeCNNFood stamps: More people flocked to the food stamp program during the Great Recession as well. Some 46.6 million people, on average, received this assistance in 2012, up 77% over five years, according to federal data. The average monthly benefit was …and more » …

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