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KC Neufeld announced that she will be handing out ramen and other food items that don't expire on halloween to help the not as well fed people in denver. This post blew up and now there are many people that are going to do this too, She never expected it to blow up but she is glad that it will make a difference.

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When KC Neufeld announced on her Denver neighborhood's Facebook page that her family would be handing out ramen and packs of macaroni and cheese in addition to candy this Halloween, she wasn't expecting much of a response.

The mother of twin 4-year-olds was just hoping to make a small difference in her working-class neighborhood as food aid funding for tens of millions of vulnerable Americans is expected to end Friday due to the government shutdown.

Within two days, nearly 3,000 people had reacted to Neufeld's post, some thanking her and others announcing they would follow suit.

"This post blew up way more than I ever anticipated and I'm severely unprepared," said Neufeld, 33, explaining that she is heading back to the store to get more food despite her family hitting their grocery budget for the week.

"I wish I could just buy out this whole aisle of Costco," she added. "I can't. But I'll do what I can."

Neufeld is one of many people across the U.S. preparing to give out shelf-stable foods to trick-or-treaters this year to help fill the void left by looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.

A flurry of widely shared posts have popped up over the last several days as many people look for ways to help offset the surge in need. Some posts suggest foods to give out while others show recently acquired stocks of cheese sticks, mini cereals, canned soup or even diapers ready for trick-or-treaters.

Posts are often followed by a string of comments from people announcing similar plans, along with plenty of reminders not to forget the candy.

Emily Archambault, 29, and her sister-in-law Taylor Martin, 29, in La Porte, Indiana, will be putting out pasta and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, cereal and other foods, along with diapers and wipes on Halloween. They're also collecting donations from members of their church.

Their plan is to set everything out on a table away from where they're giving out candy, so families can take what they need without worrying about judgement.

"It kind of takes a little bit of pressure off of the parents," said Martin. "You're out and about trick or treating and it's there and your kids probably won't even notice you're taking it."

Archambault said she relied on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, after her son's medical complications forced her to stop working temporarily. Losing that assistance would have meant turning to food pantries. And while she said there are great ones in her area, she expects them to be overrun.

"We have to band together," she said. "I am grateful to have received benefits, and I am even more grateful to be able to give back now."

Erika Dutka, who depends on SNAP to feed herself and her three children in Archbald, Pennsylvania, went to a "trunk or treat" Sunday with people giving out candy from the trunks of cars. She said she was relieved to get packs of ramen, oatmeal, juice, pretzels and fruit snacks in addition to sweet treats.

The 36-year-old - who works two jobs and goes to school fulltime - said the food means she'll have plenty of school snacks for her children the rest of the week and can save her last $100 of SNAP funds.

"It buys me more time," she said. "Maybe things will change. Maybe it'll get turned back on."

Neufeld, the Denver mom stock-piling shelf-stable items for trick-or-treaters, said she relied on a food bank at her college to get through school. She said most people would never have known she was really struggling. And now, with SNAP drying up, she wants people to remember not to assume anything about others.

"You truly don't know what other people are going through," she said. "So even if they don't 'look like they need help,' it's still important to just give when you can because it can make a huge difference."

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Ramen instead of Reese's? Looming SNAP cuts change what's on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters

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The government shutdown has some people rethinking what to hand out this Halloween

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Former Louisiana State University head coach Brian Kelly was fired recently. After a lackluster season so far and multiple scandals prior, LSU decided enough was enough. But LSU still owes Brian Kelly 53 million from his contract. Governor Jeff Landry even took a jab at LSU because the government will have to pay Kelly's bill.

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‘The money does not exist’: Why the buyouts for college football coaches are setting off alarm bells | CNN

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The placard attached to the podium read “Protecting the most vulnerable,’’ but on this particular Wednesday Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry took aim at a very specific apex predator: Big-time football.

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In Chicago many people were protesting at a federal immigration facility about the ICE raids. While they were blocking the entrance many got detained. Reporter Alexa Van Brunt stated "being kidnapped off the streets, packed in hold cells, denied food, medical care, and basic necessities, and forced to sign away their legal rights,” following with “everyone, no matter their legal status, has the right to access counsel and to not be subject to horrific and inhumane conditions”. She says this to bring more attention to the deportations and to find a way to do it in a humane way.

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Black River in Jamaica a once loved place is not getting destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. A big storm that surged up to 16 feet flooded parts of the community too. two people was found dead there and across the Caribbean at least 49 people was found dead.

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‘Hell on Earth’: Ravaged by Hurricane Melissa, this once-vibrant Jamaican town is now in desperate need of help | CNN

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Once described as a tropical paradise, the coastal town of Black River, Jamaica, is now being compared to “hell on Earth” after being ravaged by Hurricane Melissa.

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Over 1,000 items and artifacts were stolen early this morning from a museum's off-site collection in California. The police are still trying to piece together how they pulled it off and where the items might be.

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Over 1,000 items and historical artifacts stolen in early morning heist from museum collection in California

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More than 1,000 items and historical artifacts have been stolen in an early morning heist from a California museum’s off-site collection, according to police.

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President Trump hosted a 'Halloween Bash' for kids to trick or treat during the government shutdown. Hundreds of kids came, filling up an entire ballroom in the White House. Some kids dressed as superheroes, dinosaurs, or ballerinas. While some dressed as Trump or famous American people. He handed out full-size Hershey bars and Twizzlers. Some kids were shy around Trump, and some others talked to him.

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WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump hosted hundreds of costumed guests - from superheroes to dinosaurs and even a few children dressed as the first couple - as part of Thursday night's Halloween celebration at the White House.

He and first lady Melania Trump emerged on the South Lawn as evening was starting to fall to an orchestral version of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Neither was in costume. Trump wore a blue suit and red tie with a red "USA" cap; his wife was in a brown coat over an orange dress.

The couple handed out full-sized Hershey bars and Twizzlers in boxes with the presidential seal to a line of children and their parents that stretched down the driveway. Temporary walls obscured the view of the construction of Trump's new White House ballroom - which has led to the demolition of the East Wing - though a parked bulldozer could still be seen hulking on the other side.

"It's a long line," Trump said. "It's almost as big as the ballroom."

The White House tradition went ahead despite Trump returning mere hours earlier from a six-day Asia trip that took him to Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and amid a government shutdown in its 30th day.

Trump has called for the government to reopen, but congressional Democrats are demanding an extension of expiring tax credits that have helped millions of people afford health insurance. Their Republican colleagues say they won't negotiate until the government is reopened.

Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports have reduced inventory and raised prices for Halloween costumes for American importers, retailers and shoppers. Still, the White House exterior featured dozens of decorations resembling large autumn leaves and fall flowers like orange and red mums. The stairs leading to its balcony were crowded with carved pumpkins.

Among the children attending the Halloween party were those of members of the military and White House staffers. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, came with her young son dressed as a pumpkin. Katie Miller, a former Trump administration aide, was dressed as a skeleton, while her husband, Stephen, Trump's deputy White House chief of staff, wore only a business suit.

Hundreds of children, tiny toddlers up to kids in their early teens, came dressed as Spider-Man and Captain America, ballerinas, princesses and leprechauns. Two boys wore suits, Trump hats and grins like the president, though they didn't try to pull off his signature hairdo, while a girl with them wore a white coat over a dress like one the first lady might favor.

Several parents had "USA" caps like Trump.

Some children were shy or skittish about talking with the Trumps, but the president said something inaudible to a child whose costume consisted of sitting with his pants down on an inflatable toilet stenciled with "Wide Load" on the back.

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Trump hosts White House Halloween bash amid shutdown

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania hosted a Halloween celebration at the White House

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Yesterday at 9:35 AM, 5 people where arrested for selling drugs and killing Robert De Niro's grandson and the daughter of Chris Stein. The two died from taking the drug's after they where given to them. The suspects would give opioid pills that where covered with fentanyl and give it to teens and young adults.

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5 arrested in deaths of Robert De Niro’s grandson and Chris Stein’s daughter

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Five people were arrested Thursday on charges stemming from the 2023 overdose deaths of Robert De Niro’s grandson and Chris Stein’s daughter.

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Prince Andrew was stripped of his title as 'prince' per Buckingham Palace. The son of Queen Elizabeth II lost his title and is set to move out of the palace because of his relationship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

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Prince Andrew to no longer use 'prince' title, per Buckingham Palace

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Andrew, the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica around the Tuesday to Wednesday period of the week. This is the strongest Hurricane to hit the Atlantic in 150 years. At least 49 people have died from the storm(Recorded), and sadly there are still many more people missing. The towns that this hurricane has touched have been utterly destroyed. Jamaica got slimed by the category 5 storm that had sustained winds of 185 mph. This really makes you wonder if climate change is affecting these storms.

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Caribbean islands reel from Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact as storm heads north | CNN

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Rescue efforts are underway across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa tore through the region as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in more than 150 years.

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Coyote attacks, chases 9-year-old playing hide-and-seek in Oregon yard

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Durring a game of hide and seek, a kid was attacked by a coyote. The child was only nine years old, playing with a three year old. They were playing in their years when the coyote came up and bit the kids foot. The kid got loose and ran away but the coyote followed. The father of the kid yelled at it and it stopped. The city is working on addressing the human safety situations.

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An Illinois deputy was proven guilty of the murder of a 36-year-old woman. He is sentenced to 20 years in prison after a 7-day trial. He shot after confronting her about how she was handling a pot of hot water she had removed from her stove. He will be sentenced on January 29, 2026. The shooting raised many questions and concerns about law enforcement of black people in their homes and led to a change in Illinois law.

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Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help | CNN

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Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help.

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Abby Zwerner was shot by a six year old boy who had brought a gun into school. She states that she won't be able to shake the picture of the boy's expressionless face from her mind. She is filing a lawsuit against the ex-assistant principle who didn't do anything when she was told multiple times that the boy had brought a gun to school.

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Here’s what we learned from Abby Zwerner’s emotional testimony | CNN

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Abby Zwerner instinctively raised her hand toward her heart when she saw the 6-year-old holding the gun.

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SNAP benifite after the government shutting down

After the governments shut down SNAP continued to rise by people reaching out and saying that people are in need so that influenced a lot of other people to donate to charity s and start giving to people more. As the days go by and the government has been shut down longer SNAP will still continue to grow if the government doesn't re open back up.

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Brian Kelly, who is known as one of the best coaches in the SEC conference, was fired by the LSU Tigers. Earlier this week, Brian Kelly got fired by LSU because, being one of the best, he is still owed 54 million dollars by the LSU Tigers, as he needs to be fully bought out.

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‘The money does not exist’: Why the buyouts for college football coaches are setting off alarm bells | CNN

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The placard attached to the podium read “Protecting the most vulnerable,’’ but on this particular Wednesday Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry took aim at a very specific apex predator: Big-time football.

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A nine year old girl named Melodee Buzzard went missing between October 7-10. Her mother has not been complying with the investigation to find her daughter. The mother and her daughter had gone on a trip from california to nebraska, and when the mother came home on the 10th, her daughter was not with her. The mother had to be moved to an alternate location while the house was being searched to avoid her potentially interfering.

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Where is Melodee Buzzard? New searches conducted at mom’s home, rental car

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California authorities said they’ve served follow-up search warrants at Melodee Buzzard’s home, a storage locker and the rental car she was last seen in.

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Star Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throw 4 touchdown passes in yesterdays game against the Dolphins. After suffering from a hamstring injury Jackson missed 3 weeks of the NFL season. The Ravens have been obviously struggling with the absence of Jackson but in his return on Thursday Night Football was electric as the offense piled up 388 yards.

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Nexperia, a Europe-based car chipmaker, has stopped sending supplies to its chip factory in China. This caused China to retaliate by stopping the exports from all its factories inside China. If this continues to go on, it could cause a huge halt to car production in the EU. They have already planned a meeting between Nexperia and the EU officials to try and work out this problem.

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Nexperia halts chip supplies to China in threat to global car production

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Dutch-controlled company informs customers about suspension but is said to want to de-escalate trade war

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The 2025 world series between Canada’s only MLB team, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the storied LA Dodgers has seized the entire country and jolted it with a sense of joy rarely felt in Canada – except, of course, for the heights of international hockey drama. And no matter the outcome now, many Canadians say the Blue Jays and their fans have already won something.

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The Blue Jays are on the brink of a World Series title. They have all of Canada behind them | CNN

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The Blue Jays are on the brink of a World Series title. They have all of Canada behind them

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Deaths due to Hurricane Melissa are climbing and due to the severity of it, it is delaying responders to be able to help people.

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Hurricane Melissa latest updates: Death toll rises as destruction disrupts aid effort

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Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the storm’s impact on Thursday night

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SNAP benefits will cease due to the government shutdown very soon as it is a government funded system that helps provide the public with food, and tons of people depend on this system for food. Without it many could very well experience famine and potentially even starve to death if something isn't done.

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Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica and has reached a death toll of 49. The hurricane has 100mph winds and is heading northeast at 38mph. Its the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since 1851. It first hit it on tuesday

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Hurricane Melissa death toll nears 50 as Jamaica relief efforts intensify and storm heads north

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Haiti death toll reaches 30, and 19 in Jamaica, as Bermuda weathers tropical storm conditions on Thursday night

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New York experienced heavy sheets of rain throughout Thursday, October 30, and streets, subway stations, and cars were negativley affected. Unfortunately, 2 people died due to the flash flood. One being a 39-year-old man in a basement in Brooklyn, and another being a 43-year-old man in a flooded boiler room in Northern Manhattan/Washington Heights.

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2 dead after New York City flooding that submerged vehicles, flooded subways: Police

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A strong cold front brought rain and wind to the Northeast on Friday.