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Missouri WIC will continue food aid for moms and babies, but shutdown makes future uncertain

Despite the federal government shutdown, Missourians on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children will be able to redeem their benefits during the month of November.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

WIC Improves Health and Contributes to Local Economies

Click on a state in our map to learn how WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Government shutdown threatens WIC, food aid program millions of families rely on

A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that supports millions of low-income mothers and their young children received a $300 million infusion from the Trump administration this week, alleviating some ...
Civil Eats

WIC Cuts Proposed as USDA Makes Changes to Food Aid Office

Advocates warn funding cuts and the loss of staff that help administer food assistance programs could affect access to ...
WBAY

WIC nutrition program makes significant changes

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Changes began on Monday for those who buy food packages through Wisconsin’s Women, Infants, and Children program, also known as WIC. Participating families will now benefit ...