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Here are some changes you can make that will help you manage until things return to normal.
Nashville, Ark. – Are you experiencing job loss? Is so, you are not alone. Many Americans are finding themselves suddenly without a steady income due to Covid-19. The financial hardships and stress caused by job loss can be overwhelming. You can reduce your anxiety by taking charge of the situation now.
If you have been laid off due to Covid-19, contact the unemployment agency to see if you qualify for unemployment benefits. Call the hotline 24/7 at 844-908-2178. Apply online at EZARK https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/ezarc/. Applicants can apply online or call the hotline. Avoid in-person visits to your local office if possible. For more information, visit the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services: https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/
Let’s explore some changes you can make that will help you manage until things return to normal.
Managing the stress and hardship of a reduced income is not easy. There are no easy answers. Remember, you are the same person as before but with a reduced cash flow. You will get through this!
If you would like additional information and educational resources to help you through this time of financial crisis, check out our website at https://www.uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/personal-finance or call the Howard County Extension office at 870-845-7517. Our office continues to stay open to provide research information to people in the county. If you have questions we can answer, feel free to call us!
Who doesn’t love Chicken and Dumplings? These dumplings only need 4 ingredients. Drop them into hot chicken broth mixture and cook for 15 minutes. Buy a whole chicken or thighs, cook and debone to save money! Once cooked, you can freeze extra chicken in one cup serving sizes to use in separate meals. This recipe is from USDA ChooseMyPlate website at https://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplatekitchen/recipes which has hundreds of tried and true, great tasting, low cost recipes.
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup chicken, cooked and diced
¼ salt, optional
Dash of pepper
Dumplings:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons skim milk
Mix 2 Tablespoons flour and water in a pan until smooth. Slowly stir in broth. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Add chicken, salt and pepper.
To make the dumplings: Combine 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in milk until dough forms. Drop dumpling dough from a tablespoon into gently boiling chicken mixture.
Cover pan tightly and cook slowly for 15 minutes without lifting lid.
Yield: 2 servings
By Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairThe Cooperative Extension ServiceU of A System Division of Agriculture
Media Contact: Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff Chair U of A Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service 421 N. Main St, Nashville AR 71852 (870) 845-7517 jince@uada.edu
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