US Government Shutdown Continues as Federal Workers and Economy Suffer
Federal workers are suffering from missed paychecks and financial hardships due to a month-long government shutdown, prompting protests and calls for emergency SNAP funding.
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US government shutdown causes missed paychecks and economic concerns
The US government shutdown continues with no immediate resolution, affecting over 700,000 federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay, while essential services continue. Food banks in Washington are providing assistance to furloughed workers, and political leaders remain at an impasse, with ongoing debates over healthcare funding and government reopening efforts.
"Pittsburgh's Labor Day Weekend: Festivals, Fun, and Disco Dance Parties"
Here are five things to do in Pittsburgh this Labor Day weekend: catch the WWE "Payback" event at PPG Paints Arena, attend the annual Labor Day parade hosted by the Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council, join Sommelier's food drive and benefit music event at Allegheny City Brewing, check out the debut EP release show of Pittsburgh band Guides at Club Cafe, and experience "Colors and Shapes: An Immersive Mac Miller Experience" at Velum Fermentation brewery, featuring music, art, activism, and food inspired by the late rapper.
Top Things to Do in Dallas and East Texas This Week
From a food drive to a comedy show, a film festival to a blindfolded dining experience, there's plenty to do in Dallas this week. Other events include a G.I. Joe & Action Figure Show, a secret screening at the Alamo Drafthouse, and a Triple Threat comedy show featuring Trey Mack.
National Food Drive Encourages Donations via Mailboxes and Letter Carriers
The United States Postal Service is encouraging people to leave non-perishable food items by their mailbox on May 13 for the National Association of Letter Carriers' annual food drive, Stamp Out Hunger. The event has been running for 31 years and has collected over 1 billion pounds of food to donate to food banks and shelters around the country. All you need to do is set out a collection of non-perishable food items before the mail runs for the day on Saturday, May 13, and your carrier will pick up the food and transport it to a facility where it will be sorted and then delivered to local shelters and food banks.
Stamp Out Hunger: Postal Service Collects Food for Community in Need
The National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, the largest food drive in the United States, is set to take place on May 13. Donating food is as easy as leaving nonperishable food items next to your mailbox. The food drive began in 1991 and has since collected over 1 billion pounds of food. Late spring is when food banks need supplies the most, as they are beginning to run out of Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday donations. Letter carriers see the needs in their communities on a daily basis and believe it’s important to help.