Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the challenge as part of our special series, America’s Safety Net.

A new survey of Affordable Connectivity Program users detailed the financial hardships recipients face in affording broadband, and found more than half access government services online.

Some student-loan borrowers on government food assistance were late paying rent and utility bills, new data from Propel show

Over half of Americans on SNAP benefits are eating less, a new report found.

High food prices continue to hit consumers and food pantries six months after an expanded government assistance program ended, according to report out Wednesday.