M eals for older residents at area senior centers and Meals on Wheels are being provided through private donations or local funding during the ongoing federal shutdown, while assistance for residents facing problems with rent or utility bills is still available because administrators are stretching funds from the 2025 fiscal year that ended a month ago.

The federal government shutdown, marking its 32nd day Saturday, is putting a squeeze on a number of programs to help residents in Jasper and Newton counties. ×

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