SNAP, WIC and November Supplemental Nutrition
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Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the WIC program will continue to provide food assistance to those in need.
As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Americans are feeling the impact of lost funding and closed programs. States are rushing to fill gaps in food aid and early childhood services, while military families brace for missed paychecks.
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) on Tuesday introduced a bill to fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the government shutdown, as the funding
The California Department of Public Health, which administers WIC, says it has gotten additional funds from the USDA and expects “to remain fully operational through Nov. 30."
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a lifeline for low-income families, providing essential nutritional support. However, the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens its continuity,
Nearly 7 million people – many infants and young children – in the U.S. receive WIC benefits, according to the National WIC Association (NWA).
Nearly 700,000 Wisconsin residents could see their food assistance benefits pause in November amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The North Carolina Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at the Pitt County Health Department continues to operate despi
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri families will be able to access their WIC benefits into November, despite the government shutdown. That’s according to the Mo. Department of Health and Senior Services. WIC families are encouraged to continue to attend appointments and redeem benefits using their WIC cards until further notice.
The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.