Impact of Government Shutdown on Nutrition Programs
The ongoing government shutdown is affecting federal programs that support vulnerable populations, with funds dwindling for critical nutrition programs like WIC.
The USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supports over 6 million pregnant women, mothers, and their children, but its federal funding is running out.
"Regular federal funding is running out for the WIC program. The United States Department of Agriculture has said that they can cover a short-term lapse in funding through the end of this month."
The White House has allocated $300 million from tariff revenues to temporarily fund WIC, covering food, formula, and other essential aid.
According to Jamie Bussell, a senior program officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this temporary solution will only last for about two weeks.
Author's summary: WIC program faces funding crisis due to government shutdown.
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