Government Shutdown Update: No End in Sight
Congress has yet to reach an agreement to fund the government, which means that the government is still shut down. While the Administration has announced that it has identified funds to pay service members as scheduled on October 31, we know that many military and veteran families have been financially impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
NMFA will continue pressing Congress to pass a spending bill and reopen the government. In the meantime, if your military family is struggling, we encourage you to reach out to one or more of the resources listed below. We’ll continue to update the list as we learn of more programs and resources to support military and veteran families during this difficult time.
Service Relief Societies Offer grants or no-interest loans to currently serving and retired service members experiencing financial hardship
- Army Emergency Relief
- Air Force Aid Society
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
- Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
211 Call this number to find information about local financial assistance.
Military OneSource provides a list of food security resources and support programs.
Operation Homefront offers financial assistance to eligible service members experiencing financial hardship.
The American Legion’s Temporary Financial Assistance program offers grants for active duty service members with minor children.
ASYMCA provides food assistance at its local branches to help military personnel and their families.
Visit Feeding America for a list of food banks and other nutrition support programs.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans serves veterans and their families who are at risk of homelessness.
Even as this shutdown stretches on with no clear end in sight, one thing remains certain: military families continue to carry the weight of uncertainty.
Your stories remind Congress and the nation that behind every policy debate are real families working to make ends meet and hold it all together. Tell us below how your family is being affected by the government shutdown so we can elevate your stories to those who need to hear them.
