Since 2017, the Zipper Junction Project’s Holiday Toy Drive has been more than just a gift-giving program—it’s become a lifeline for families across Wayne and Pike counties. Each year, it delivers toys,…
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Warming Centers Open for the Season in Sullivan County
Monticello, N.Y. – Sullivan County’s warming centers in Liberty and Monticello will open Friday, Nov. 21, providing overnight shelter for anyone in need through mid-April 2026. The centers are located at: United…
Shutdown Ends but Food Insecurity Persists: A Single Bite Sees Demand Surge in Sullivan County
A Single Bite, the Sullivan County nonprofit focused on feeding families, says food insecurity has surged dramatically in recent months—even as federal SNAP benefits resume following the end of the government…
New York Residents Begin Receiving Full SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown Uncertainty
New York residents began receiving full monthly benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November, even as the federal government shutdown continues to cast doubt over future payments. Here’s what…
Federal Judge Orders SNAP Funding During Shutdown; Recipients Could Still See Delays
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday that the Trump administration must continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. However, state and county officials across…
New York State Explores Sending Students Home with Food as SNAP Delay Looms
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that she’s exploring whether the state can send schoolchildren home with meals as the ongoing federal shutdown threatens next month’s food assistance benefits. Hochul, a…