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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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
Jenna Fischer has her post – Office plans in order! After the hit NBC series ends in May after 9 seasons, Fischer will make her theater debut in director Neil LaBute’s new off-Broadway… More: continued here
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 » More: continued here
ABC News Republicans seek farm subsidy cuts, mull food stamps to cashPork MagazineRepublicans in the House of Representatives proposed $31 billion in farm subsidy cuts and the conversion of food stamps into a cash benefit program, as a way to help balance the federal budget in 10 years. The proposal, signed by House Budget …US…
eBay , operator of one of the largest online marketplaces, questioned the value of Google’s main advertising service in a recent study. More: continued here
Christian Science Monitor Proposals to ban purchase of sugary drink with food stamps won't workChristian Science MonitorMonday's court ruling blocking Mayor Bloomberg's 'soda ban' restored New Yorkers' freedom to supersize their sugary drinks. The judge reasoned that the rule limiting the size of sugary drinks to be sold at NYC eateries was arbitrary and capricious…
Mail stolen from Nisswa, Pequot Lakes post officesThe Lake Country EchoThe blue drop box outside of the United States Post office in Pequot Lakes was forced open, and the mail inside stolen some time between final pickup on March 7 and the arrival of an employee at 8:11 March 8. Police have confiscated the damaged…
Polkio.com Service hour reduction slated at FC post officePolkio.comReducing hours at the post office was the overwhelming preference of Falls City residents compared to other alternatives, according to a survey and opinions expressed at a public hearing on the matter last week. The other options were to close the … More: continued here