Yahoo

WIC food assistance program for moms and children could run out of funds if shutdown lasts

WIC clinics distribute preloaded cards that members use to purchase program-approved healthy foods at participating grocery stores. (Oscar Wong / Getty Images file) Because Wednesday marked the start ...
The Daily of the University of Washington

Lower use of key WIC benefits link to higher drop out rates, UW study finds

A new study led by assistant professor at the UW School of Public Health Pia Chaparro found that participants of the U.S.
Yahoo

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 ...
WLWT

Government shutdown threatens WIC funding for families nationwide

The ongoing government shutdown is jeopardizing funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, potentially leaving millions of families without essential food benefits. The ongoing ...