Family 26: 10 people: Mom, Dad, 1 elderly adult, 1 disabled adult child and 6 children.
This large family arrived in the U.S. from Somalia in 2024 and has been working hard to rebuild their lives. Until recently, the father was working to support the household, but he was injured in an accident and broke his arm, leaving him unable to work. As a result, the mother is now the only person earning income for the family, bringing in less than $2,000 per month to support ten people.

The household includes an elderly adult and a 20-year-old daughter who is deaf and unable to hear or speak, requiring additional care and support. Without a working vehicle, the family relies on neighbors to help with transportation to work and appointments. Food pantries have not been able to provide enough food for a family of this size. The family previously received $1,000 per month in SNAP benefits, but after losing this assistance they have struggled to meet basic food needs. With a large household, limited income, and multiple vulnerable family members, food assistance would provide critical support while the father recovers and the family works toward stability. Needs $1,000/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: February 2026.

Family 28: 5 people: Parent and 4 children.
This family arrived in the U.S. in 2024 from Africa and applied for their green cards in 2025. They face significant language barriers, as the parent does not yet read or write English. The household includes four children, and the family does not own a car, making access to jobs, services, and resources more difficult. The oldest child has taken on work to help support the family, but the parent has struggled to secure employment due to limited English proficiency.

The household income is approximately $39,000 per year, but supporting a family of five on a single income has been extremely challenging, especially with transportation barriers and the daily needs of school-aged children. The family lost $1,280 per month in SNAP benefits in November, creating a major gap in their ability to afford groceries. Despite ongoing financial hardship, the parent works tirelessly to maintain stability for the children, prioritizing their education, emotional well-being, and daily routine. Food assistance would provide essential relief and help this family regain stability while they continue working toward greater independence and opportunity. Needs $1,280/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: November 2025.

Family 29: 1 person: Single adult.
This individual is a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo who arrived in the U.S. in 2024 after spending more than two decades living in refugee camps without family or a support system. He has a severe spinal and lower limb deformity and cannot walk without durable medical equipment. When he arrived in the U.S., he was using a large tree branch as a walking support because wheelchairs were not available in the camps where he lived. His condition significantly limits his ability to complete daily living activities or work.

With support from the resettlement team and medical providers, he has begun building stability in Omaha. He was approved for the AD Waiver in May 2025 and now receives assistance from a full-time caregiver who helps with transportation and daily tasks. His SSI disability benefits were approved in October 2025, providing $956 per month. However, once SSI was approved, the county rent assistance that had previously supported him ended. His entire monthly SSI income now goes toward rent and utilities ($825), along with basic necessities such as a phone bill, hygiene items, and household supplies.

He recently lost $296 per month in SNAP benefits, leaving him without funds for food after covering basic living expenses. Without family support and with fixed disability income, this loss has created significant anxiety and food insecurity. Temporary grocery assistance would provide critical stability and help ensure he can maintain proper nutrition while managing his serious health condition. Needs $296/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 2025.

Family 31: 6 people: Mom, Dad, and 4 children.
This family arrived in the U.S. in the summer of 2025 and is now facing significant financial instability after the father lost his job in December 2025. He had been working at a manufacturing company but was laid off and, while actively seeking new employment, is now unable to work due to an ongoing legal situation. He is currently living separately and working with a lawyer and church support system as his case moves forward. The mother is now the sole income earner, working night shifts and bringing home approximately $2,000–$2,200 per month. With rent at $1,300 and utilities around $500, very little remains to cover food and other essential expenses. The family previously received $1,110 per month in SNAP benefits, which ended in October 2024, creating a major and ongoing gap in their ability to afford groceries. Their 17-year-old son plays a critical role in keeping the household functioning. As an English learner, he balances school with caregiving responsibilities, helping with his younger siblings and driving his mother to and from work each day. He is also trying to find a part-time job, but his schedule is extremely limited. While their church community has offered some support, it has been inconsistent and cannot meet the family’s ongoing needs. Temporary food assistance would provide essential stability as the family navigates this difficult period and works toward regaining financial security. Needs $1,110/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: March 2026.

Family 32: 5 people: Mom, Dad, and 3 children.
This Afghan family, who supported the U.S. military before resettling, arrived in the U.S. in 2024 and has been working hard to rebuild their lives. They have applied for green cards but are still waiting for approval. The father had been driving for Uber and Lyft to support the family, contributing to a total household income of approximately $40,000 per year. However, he was recently assaulted while working and is now unable to work for several weeks. He has a follow-up medical appointment to determine when he can return to work and is also considering finding a safer job. The family includes three young children, two under the age of four and one in elementary school. They recently invested their tax return into purchasing a vehicle so the father could continue working. They lost $1,040 per month in SNAP benefits in October 2025, creating an ongoing gap in their food budget. While they currently have some food, they are in immediate need of assistance this week as they navigate this unexpected loss of income. Temporary food support would help stabilize the family during the father’s recovery and transition to new employment. Needs $1,040/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: April 2026.

Stabilized and no longer needing Feed A Family

Family 7: 4 people: Mom, Dad, and 2 children.
This refugee family is facing significant financial and caregiving strain. Only the mother is able to work because the father recently underwent heart surgery and is unable to return to his job. Both children have autism and require full-time care, and the children are most comfortable with their father, making it necessary for him to remain home with them. The family does not speak English, which adds another layer of difficulty as they try to navigate medical needs, schooling, and community services. The mother works in meat packing, but production has slowed, leaving her with far fewer hours and an income that can no longer cover basic needs. With mounting medical concerns, reduced income, and two children with high support needs, this family is in urgent need of food assistance to stabilize. Needs $300/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 9th, 2025.

Family 11: 2 people: Mom and son.
This single mother is doing everything she can to protect her son while facing sudden and devastating instability. She was previously working and, when needed, borrowed small amounts of money while friends helped her get by. She worked overtime whenever her employer allowed, determined to provide. However, she was recently let go from her job at at meatpacking plant after experiencing seizures. Although her doctor has advised that it is unsafe for her to work around large machinery, she is still hoping to return to work in some capacity because she does not want her son to struggle. Grocery assistance would provide immediate relief and stability as she works to recover her health and seek safe employment. Needs $500/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 12th, 2025.

Family 12: 5 people: Mom and 4 children.
This single mother resettled with her four children in Missouri in 2024, where they faced extreme isolation due to the absence of their ethnic community and limited services in a small town. In late 2024, the family relocated to Omaha to be closer to relatives, temporarily staying with two different families before finally securing their own apartment. The mother now works in meatpacking while her children attend school, but the family does not own a car, making daily logistics and access to resources difficult. They recently lost $600 per month in SNAP benefits, creating an immediate gap in their ability to afford groceries. Food assistance would help stabilize this hardworking family as they continue rebuilding their lives in Omaha. Needs $600/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 19th, 2025.

Family 13: 2 people: Father and 1 child.
This single father came to the U.S. as a refugee in 2023 and has faced repeated instability while trying to rebuild. After injuring his back at work, he lost his housing and spent a period couch surfing with friends before eventually securing employment again. In July 2025, his three-year-old son, who has autism, came to live with him so he could provide focused care and better support for his developmental needs. To accommodate his son’s schedule and caregiving requirements, he is currently limited to a low-paying job that offers the necessary flexibility. The family recently lost $300 per month in SNAP benefits, leaving them struggling to afford groceries. Food assistance would help stabilize this household while the father continues working and caring for his young child. Needs $300/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 19th 2025.

Family 19: 7 people: Mom, Dad, and 5 children (3 young adults and 2 school-aged children).
This family arrived in early January 2025 and is currently completing their green card applications, which are expected to be submitted by early February after receiving their I-693 medical forms from the clinic. They are in a period of acute financial crisis while working steadily toward long-term stability. The father is disabled, a double transplant recipient, and unable to work; due to his medical condition and cognitive challenges, he requires constant supervision, which his wife provides as his primary caregiver.

The family includes three young adult daughters and two younger children (ages 12 and 8). The older daughters have been studying English and actively seeking employment but faced major barriers including lack of transportation, limited work experience, and gaps in resettlement employment support. Recently, a new case manager helped secure part-time employment for the oldest daughter, and the other two are now actively interviewing (bringing renewed hope and momentum).

For their first year in the U.S., the family survived on limited resettlement assistance and ADC. Since that ended, they have relied on loans from community members, friends, and housing assistance from organizations such as Together, Inc. The father’s disability application was initially denied due to limited U.S. medical records, but an appeal is underway with extensive documentation and legal support. Approval would provide a modest but critical monthly income.

The family previously received SNAP benefits until January 1, when they lost the full amount ($1,700 per month) leaving them without funds for food for all seven family members. Food pantries have helped once, but cannot meet ongoing needs for a household this size. Despite a long and difficult journey marked by displacement, illness, and repeated setbacks, this family remains determined, hopeful, and deeply committed to building a stable future. Temporary food assistance would help them get through this fragile transition while employment and disability supports move forward. Needs $1,700/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.

Transferred to CIRA’s Intensive Stability Program

Family 1: 7 people: Dad, mom, newborn, 2 children under 4, 2 children in elementary school. This family has been in the U.S. for one year after living in one of the most difficult refugee camps, Cox Bazaar in Bangladesh. Their integration here has been especially difficult because the Rohingya-speaking community in Omaha is very small so they can’t rely on community members as much as other new arrivals. Mom became pregnant shortly after arriving here and now they are done with having children. Their oldest child is only 8. Dad has begun taking driving classes and will be able to get assistance with a car through the workforce program. They really need help bridging the gap as they strive to be self-sufficient. They barely missed the cutoff to renew their food stamps for six months before the law changed so now they only receive $292 for the new baby. Needs $800/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker made referral: November 17th, 2025. Family 2: 1 elderly person. A 65-year-old refugee resettled in Omaha after nearly two decades of fleeing Taliban persecution, surviving immigration detention, and living in refugee camps, now lives on just $967 per month in Social Security disability (almost all of which goes directly to his $950 rent). Medicaid covers his medical care for a progressive illness, but recent SNAP and LIHEAP cuts have left him with no way to buy food or basic necessities, or to cover utilities. His only support has come from a newly arrived refugee friend in his apartment complex, who has been sharing his own limited funds to keep him fed. Because of his traumatic past and serious health conditions, he is unable to work, and the $17 remaining each month cannot cover groceries, utilities or essentials. Being sponsored through this program would not only provide the nourishing food he needs, but also show kindness and connection to a man who has endured profound hardship and now faces extreme isolation. Needs $300/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker made referral: November 17th, 2025.

• Family 3: 6 people: Dad, mom, newborn, 3 children in elementary school. A young Syrian family (new to Omaha and unaware that their SNAP and ADC benefits would be cut) came into the clinic completely confused and with no food in the house. The father is paralyzed from the waist down and receives $968 per month in SSI, which is now the family’s only income after their ADC cash assistance for their four children and their SNAP benefits were abruptly ended on November 1 without warning. The mother just gave birth to their newborn child, and is currently seeking work. They need help bridging the gap. Their rent is $1,250 and utilities run $400–$600, leaving them in immediate crisis; they used their rent money to buy food during the government shutdown in October and again in November once SNAP stopped. With a three-month-old baby, no community support, and the mother hoping to work once connected to resources, they are now truly panicked. Needs $1,150/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker made referral: November 25th, 2025.

Family 4: 9 people: Dad, Mom and 7 children. After two years in the U.S., this refugee family has worked hard to build stability despite significant setbacks. Last year, they paid a community member $500 to help them complete their green card paperwork…only to discover months later that he never submitted anything, leaving them financially strained and emotionally discouraged. The husband is legally blind and receives SSI, and the wife works 30 hours a week at a low-wage daycare while also attending English classes. Both were recognized as star students last year for their dedication. She is now beginning the search for full-time work so their situation can improve, but they are in a vulnerable transition period. December is the last month they will receive food stamps, and with only SSI and part-time income, they cannot afford consistent groceries. Sponsorship would help them bridge the gap while the wife secures more stable employment. Needs $808/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 4th, 2025.

Family 5: 4 people: Mom, newborn and two children. This single mother is caring for a newborn and two young children while navigating memory challenges and developmental delays. She shares a crowded living space with her own mother and siblings, but her mother is the only adult able to work, and she, too, has just lost her SNAP benefits. With January marking the end of the family’s food assistance, there is no reliable way to cover groceries for everyone in the home. Language barriers further isolate them: the mother speaks a rare language, and this community in Omaha is extremely small, leaving them with almost no support network. With two very young children and no independent income, this family is in urgent need of help to meet their basic food needs. Needs $315/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 8th, 2025.

Family 6: 1 person: a disabled adult. This individual, a refugee from the Central African Republic resettled in April 2024, is currently homeless due to a severe mental health condition diagnosed prior to arrival. After losing both employment and housing when his symptoms worsened, a compassionate community member took him in temporarily while agencies work toward permanent housing. He speaks a rare language and has been attending ESL classes, but his limited language access and unstable health have made navigating services extremely difficult. With the support of the community, he has reengaged in mental health care, and he is now pending placement through a housing program. The community member providing shelter has also been covering all food costs, but rising expenses have made this unsustainable. Food assistance would ease the financial burden on the host and ensure this vulnerable individual has consistent meals during this transition to stable housing and treatment. Needs $250/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 9th, 2025.

Family 8: 5 people: Mom and 4 children.
This mother arrived in the U.S. with her four children in July 2024 and has spent much of her first months here navigating complex medical needs for her oldest child, a 13-year-old with multiple disabilities who uses a wheelchair and requires full assistance with daily tasks. Connecting him to specialists, evaluations, and disability services has taken time, but she is now close to being approved to work as his paid caregiver, a role she is expected to begin in the next couple of months. She was preparing to apply for her green card when her SNAP benefits abruptly ended in December, leaving the family without a stable source of food during an already overwhelming adjustment period. With no income yet and full-time caregiving responsibilities, this family urgently needs support until her caregiver pay begins. Needs $920/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 10th, 2025.

Family 14: 11 people: Mom, Dad, and 9 children.
This large family arrived in the U.S. in July 2024 and has been working steadily toward stability while raising nine young children. After completing the required one-year waiting period for refugees, they recently applied for their green cards… only to have the process abruptly halted due to a USCIS pause. As a result, the family has become completely ineligible for SNAP, losing $1,706 per month in food assistance with no clear path forward while their applications remain frozen. The father is actively seeking employment, but at this time the mother is the only one working and supporting a household of eleven. With many small children and a sudden, total loss of food benefits, the family is facing immediate food insecurity. Grocery assistance would be critical to help them meet basic needs while they wait for employment and immigration processing to resume. Needs $1,706/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 19th, 2025.

Family 15: 6 people: Mom and 5 children.
This single mother arrived in the U.S. with her five children in 2023 as refugees and has been working hard to provide stability for her family. She recently applied for her green card in the summer of this year, but the application process is now paused, leaving the family in limbo. As a result, they lost $1,060 per month in SNAP benefits, creating an immediate food gap. The mother is currently working, and her older teenage son has also taken on a job to help support the household, but their combined income is not enough to meet the needs of a family of six. Despite their efforts, the mother is deeply worried about being able to consistently feed her children. Grocery assistance would provide critical relief as they continue working and wait for immigration processing to resume. Needs $1,060/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: December 22nd, 2025.

Family 16: 3 people: Mom and 2 children.
This single mother has worked tirelessly to build a stable life for her two young children. She began working just five weeks after arriving in the U.S. and has remained at the same meat processing plant ever since (a physically demanding job that has taken a toll on her health, though she never complains). Her three-year-old son attends a subsidized preschool, but she must still cover part of the cost, and her nine-year-old daughter, an excellent student, goes to after-school care at the same daycare until her mother finishes work. These childcare costs add up. She also purchased a small used car to get to and from work and has been making payments for nearly two years, along with paying for car insurance and health insurance through her employer so her family can be covered. With rent, utilities, childcare, transportation, and insurance, there is very little left for food, especially now that she has recently lost $400 per month in SNAP benefits. Even when she was receiving a reduced amount of SNAP, there were weeks when food ran out before payday. She is deeply anxious about keeping rent paid and food on the table and would feel immense relief receiving food assistance while waiting for her green card approval. Needs $400/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: December 29th 2025.

Family 20: 8 people: 2 seniors, 2 adults, and 4 children.
This household arrived in the U.S. in January 2025 and is currently waiting on I-693 medical forms so they can submit green card applications. The family includes two seniors, two working adults, and four children between the ages of 5 and 18. One of the seniors is medically frail and disabled and is unable to work, while his niece (also a senior) provides daily care for him, which prevents her from seeking employment. He is currently pending approval for an AD Waiver, as he will require long-term caregiving services.

The two working adults in the household have been able to maintain rent, utilities, transportation to work, and basic household needs, but the family lost $1,421 per month in SNAP benefits in December, creating a sudden and severe food gap. Food insecurity has become an urgent concern for this large household, particularly with growing children and limited ability to increase income due to caregiving responsibilities. The medically frail senior is also pending SSI approval, a process that can take up to nine months, which would eventually provide some financial stability. In the meantime, both he and his caregiver report feeling like a burden, despite their deep gratitude for the support of their relatives. Temporary food assistance would provide critical relief and dignity for this household as they wait for medical, disability, and immigration processes to move forward. Needs $1,421/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.

Family 21: 6 people: Mom, elderly parent, and 4 children.
This family arrived in the U.S. as refugees in 2024 and applied for their green cards five months ago. The mother is the head of household and has significant medical conditions that prevent her from working; her SSI application is currently pending. An elderly parent lives with the family and requires support, further limiting the household’s ability to increase income. The children attend school, and the oldest child works part-time on weekends to help contribute, but this income is very limited.

The family recently lost $1,420 per month in SNAP benefits, leaving them with no reliable way to purchase food. They do not have a support system to help bridge this sudden gap. During a recent home visit, the case manager found the family with no food in their apartment. While they are actively working toward long-term stability through pending disability and immigration processes, they are currently in urgent need. Food assistance would provide immediate relief and help ensure this household can meet basic nutritional needs during this critical period. Needs $1,420/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.

Family 22: 10 people: 2 adults, 2 elderly adults, and 6 children.
This very large household is facing serious food insecurity after the sudden loss of SNAP benefits. The family includes two working-age adults, two elderly adults who are unable to work, and four children between the ages of 5 and 18. Only one adult in the household is currently working, earning approximately $27,600 per year, and he also has ongoing medical conditions that limit his ability to increase hours or income. The family does not have a working vehicle, making access to jobs, services, and food pantries extremely difficult.

Although all family members now have green cards, they were previously told they were not eligible for SNAP because they had not lived in the U.S. for five years. Recent policy changes now allow green card holders to qualify without a residency requirement; however, their case was never updated with DHHS. As a result, the family lost $1,300 per month in SNAP and has been left without food while waiting for their application to be corrected and reinstated. Food pantries cannot meet the needs of a household this large. Temporary grocery assistance would help bridge the gap while their SNAP eligibility is reassessed and prevent further hardship for this multi-generational family. Needs $1,300/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.

Family 23: 7 people: 2 adults, 2 elderly adults, and 3 young children.
This family is facing severe hardship due to a complete loss of income and food assistance. They have three children under the age of four, two working-age adults, and two elderly adults who are unable to work. The parents’ work authorization cards have expired, and while they are actively waiting for renewal and green card processing, they are currently unable to work or drive legally. As a result, the household has no income at this time.

The family lost $1,180 per month in SNAP benefits two months ago, leaving them without a reliable way to purchase food. With multiple young children, dependent elderly adults, and no earned income, the situation has become urgent. Until their work authorization and green cards are renewed, this family has no pathway to self-sufficiency. Temporary grocery assistance would provide critical support to help them meet basic needs and keep food on the table during this uncertain waiting period. Needs $1,180/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: January 2026.

Family 24: 2 people: Mom and 1 child.
This single mother and her five-year-old child arrived in the U.S. just one year ago, in the final days before refugee arrivals were shut down in January 2025. Relatives who were meant to follow them were unable to come, leaving the mother and child completely alone in a new country. They are currently finalizing vaccinations for the I-693 medical form and plan to submit their green card application in February 2026, after completing the required one-year waiting period.

The mother is medically fragile and considered disabled by the health clinic she goes to, with her final Social Security disability assessment scheduled within the next two weeks. During her first year, she relied on Refugee Cash Assistance, ADC for her child, SNAP, and limited support from her resettlement agency to cover rent and utilities. Due to recent policy changes, she lost ADC and then lost all SNAP in December 2025, eliminating her entire food budget. Her total income for the year has been under $10,000. While she hopes to work part time once medically cleared, she has faced significant barriers to employment, including health issues, lack of transportation, and childcare. She was offered an overnight job, but could not accept because she has no one to care for her child. Her daughter recently secured a preschool placement, which may allow daytime work in the future, but income is not yet in place.

This family has experienced profound trauma from war, displacement, and prolonged separation from loved ones. The mother comes from a very rural background with no formal education and has been working intensively with support providers to learn basic life skills while also addressing trauma. Their ethnic community in Omaha is very small and can only offer occasional help. Food pantries and community donations have provided some food, but without transportation this support is inconsistent and unreliable. Losing SNAP has placed them in a precarious position, with ongoing risk of housing instability. Food assistance would be a vital lifeline for this mother and daughter as they wait for disability determinations, employment opportunities, and green card processing to move forward. Needs $546/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.

Family 25: 1 person: Single adult.
This individual is a 55-year-old refugee from Sudan who arrived in the U.S. in 2024 with no family or loved ones. He is a medically fragile individual who was resettled with extensive care coordination due to a lifelong, progressive illness for which there is no cure. Despite the severity of his condition, he has remained deeply committed to continuing treatment and maintaining as much quality of life as possible. He was approved for the AD Waiver in September 2025 and now receives caregiver support to assist with daily living activities. His SSI was approved in January 2026, providing a monthly benefit of $951.

During his first year, rent was covered through resettlement and county assistance due to his medical condition. Beginning in January, he became responsible for paying $800 per month for rent and utilities. After covering rent, essential hygiene items, and monthly bus fare, he is left with less than $50 for food. He also lost his SNAP benefits ($259 per month) as of January 1, 2026, due to changes under the OBBBA, leaving him without any food assistance.

Food insecurity has become especially difficult because his medical condition and medications limit what foods he can tolerate. He has tried accessing food pantries, but many of the available items cause nausea and vomiting, making it hard for him to keep down both food and critical medications. He has specifically requested assistance accessing familiar Sudanese foods, which his body tolerates better and help him maintain nutrition while undergoing treatment. This individual has shown remarkable resilience, engaging in ESL activities he enjoys and remaining connected to his community despite profound health challenges and isolation. Food assistance would provide critical support, dignity, and stability during this vulnerable period. Needs $259/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.

Family 31: 3 people: Mom and 2 adult sons.
This family arrived in the U.S. in 2023 and is currently facing an urgent crisis. The mother, who is considered disabled due to severe mental illness along with vision and hearing impairments, receives $900 per month in Social Security. Her two adult sons live with her to provide support and were previously working to help cover rent and utilities. However, both sons lost their jobs a few weeks ago and, despite actively applying, have not yet been able to secure new employment. The family recently experienced another major setback when their car was stolen, leaving them without transportation to access jobs, food, or services. They also lost their $140 per month in SNAP benefits in February, eliminating their only consistent source of food assistance. With no green cards yet and no current income beyond the mother’s disability payment, the household has no food and is in immediate need of emergency support. Community assistance has helped occasionally, but the situation has now become critical. Food assistance within the next 24 hours would provide essential relief and help stabilize this vulnerable household as they work to regain employment and stability. Needs $140/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: March 2026.

Transferred to LFS

Family 27: 6 people: Mom, Dad, and 4 children.
This family from Afghanistan arrived in the U.S. in 2021 as Afghan parolees and are currently waiting for their asylum applications to be approved before they can apply for green cards. While they work through this long legal process, the family is doing their best to remain stable. The father experiences severe mental illness that prevents him from working and also impacts the mother’s ability to maintain steady employment because of the care and supervision he requires. As a result, the mother is the only adult able to work and support the household, earning approximately $24,000 per year.

The family has four young children and one vehicle. Despite the mother’s determination to provide for her family, balancing work, caregiving responsibilities, and the stress of immigration uncertainty has been extremely challenging. The family recently lost $1,000 per month in SNAP benefits and now receives only $298 for their youngest child. With such limited income supporting six people, the loss of food assistance has created significant hardship. Temporary grocery assistance would help stabilize the family as they continue navigating the asylum process and managing ongoing health challenges at home. Needs $1,000/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: February 2026.