Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

For Second Year in a Row, Trump Budget Seeks to Slash WIC Fruit and Vegetable Benefits for Millions

President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget calls for sharply reducing the fruit and vegetable component of WIC’s food benefits ...
Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

House Agriculture Bill Underfunds WIC, Cuts Fruit and Vegetable Benefit, and Fails to Make Virtual Services Permanent

The fiscal year 2027 Agriculture appropriations bill released this morning by the House Agriculture appropriations ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

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 ...
Times-Standard

Humboldt County farmers markets offer matching funds for WIC customers

The North Coast Grower’s Association has announced that Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program ...

Texoma Baby Cafe recognized for WIC family outreach

If you are looking for a new cafe to try out, check out the award-winning Texoma Baby Cafe. Recognized for its exceptional ...
The Baltimore Sun

WIC program still operating for counties, state says it can help short-term

State and local officials say as long as the federal shutdown ends soon, the WIC voucher program won’t be affected. The $8 billion program, officially labeled as Special Supplemental Nutrition for ...
Opinion

Protecting WIC means protecting Arkansas families

As a young parent and member of the House Public Health Committee, I see the value of investing in maternal health issues. That's why I continue working to promote issues that will advance women's ...