Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder Congress is on track to approve a staggering $468 billion in government spending this week, finishing part of the work it was supposed to complete by Oct. 1 — including a big boost intended to shore up the federal WIC nutrition program for women, infants and …
Read More »Children’s Nutrition Program, Revved Up In The Pandemic, Faces Severe Cuts
Caitlin Dewey, Stateline A federal program built to improve nutrition for new mothers and kids is growing for the first time in over a decade, thanks to changes made during the pandemic. Since its pilot program began in 1974, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children — …
Read More »Food Benefits For Low-Income Families At Risk In A Government Shutdown, White House Says
Ariana Figueroa, Arkansas Advocate As Congress barrels toward a partial government shutdown, the White House Monday warned that a program that helps millions of low-income families afford healthy food could see substantial cuts. The White House released a state-by-state breakdown, estimating that nearly 7 million people who rely on the …
Read More »53 Years Ago, The White House Sought To End Hunger. Now It’s Trying Again.
This story was originally published by The 19th Candice Norwood Last year, about 6.2 million people participated in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the federal assistance service that aims to support the health and nutrition of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding people and children under …
Read More »Nine Republicans Vote Against Bill Expanding Access To Baby Formula For Families In Need
The House on Wednesday voted to pass the bipartisan Access to Baby Formula Act, a bill led by Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), to help improve access to infant formula for families who participate in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program during a crisis, like the current shortage of formula in the …
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