Military relief organizations offer interest-free loans and financial counseling during the government shutdown crisis.

The shutdown would impact 1,333,030 active duty members and 766,336 members of the National Guard and reserve components. Nearly one in four service members has trouble putting food on the table.

Auxiliarist Michael Kappas, foreground, and Auxiliarist Rusty Pumphrey, who are among about 60 Coast Guard Auxiliarists activated for service during Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, work in the ...