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California
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Fire kills two dogs, displaces family

Kitchen fire in Menlo Park displaced a family, killed two dogs, and left the home a near-total loss while the cause is under investigation.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Cypress Hills house fire displaces 27 people as FDNY battles three residential blazes in one night * Brooklyn Paper

A two-story Cypress Hills house fire shortly before Christmas displaced 27 people from eight households after spreading, causing roof collapse and a DOB vacate order.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose family opens home to people fleeing Valley Fair shooting

Martin Garcia was cooking dinner Friday night when two terrified girls rang the doorbell. Confused but wanting to help, he let them in. And the people behind them. And the ones behind them. Before long, a steady stream of about 50 people were sheltering at the family's house near Westfield Valley Fair. He had no idea there just had been a shooting that injured three people.
California
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Richmond's $1 million immigrant relief program moves forward

Richmond is allocating $1 million to three nonprofits to fund legal aid, outreach, and emergency assistance for immigrants.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients

Propel is issuing emergency $50 payments to roughly 230,000 high-need SNAP users and raising funds to cover $10 million amid delayed federal benefit deposits.
New York City
fromNew York Family
2 months ago

Where to Find Food Pantries & Benefits Amid SNAP Cuts in NYC - New York Family

Over 500 emergency food locations in NYC will provide support as SNAP benefits for roughly three million New Yorkers face cuts beginning November 1.
Brooklyn
fromQNS
2 months ago

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens launches emergency response to help those affected by government shutdown - QNS

Catholic Charities launched emergency services providing food, mental health support, case management and emergency funds to people affected by the federal shutdown.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 months ago

National Food Service Worker Day: How Restaurants and Bars Can Support Their Teams with Giving Kitchen - Food & Beverage Magazine

Food service workers face frequent emergencies, contacting assistance every 28 minutes, highlighting widespread financial and safety-net vulnerability.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

US says it destroyed 500 metric tons of expired food aid but it won't affect future distribution

The State Department confirmed the destruction of 500 metric tons of expired emergency food aid stored in Dubai, emphasizing it would not impact future assistance distribution.
Public health
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Texas floods spur nationwide relief efforts from local charities, New York groups | amNewYork

Communities across the U.S. are mobilizing to support survivors of catastrophic flooding in Texas, with funds allocated for immediate relief and long-term recovery.
Health
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Staying Safe Alone: The Growing Importance of Personal Alarms for Seniors

Personal alarms are essential for elderly safety, enabling instant alerts for falls or emergencies.
#food-insecurity
fromCity Limits
6 months ago
Public health

'I'm Afraid of Wasting Away': City Food Pantries Struggle As Funding Shrinks & Demand Grows

Federal support cuts are intensifying food insecurity in New York City, necessitating increased local funding for emergency food assistance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK politics

Food bank demand up by half in five years as charity urges Labour to act

There's been a dramatic rise in emergency food parcel distribution in the UK over the last five years.
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