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Despite shutdown, WIC benefits for moms and kids continue — and you can still sign up

The California Department of Public Health, which administers WIC, says it has gotten additional funds from the USDA and ...

Gov. Kehoe directs millions of dollars for food assistance as shutdown continues

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has directed millions of dollars for food assistance as the government shutdown continues.

Senate fails again to pass bills to pay federal workers as shutdown enters day 29

The government shutdown has entered day 29 as more standalone bills are being proposed to alleviate some of the effects of ...

'Keep your mouth shut': Jeffries snaps at Lawler amid government shutdown disagreement

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and New York Congressman Mike Lawler were going at it over the government shutdown.

New Mexico faces potential SNAP benefits halt amid government shutdown

Over 450,000 New Mexicans may lose SNAP benefits next month due to the government shutdown, with food banks preparing to ...

How many Wisconsin residents rely on FoodShare and WIC benefits?

Nearly 700,000 Wisconsin residents could see their food assistance benefits pause in November amid the ongoing government ...

Will WIC benefits stop in November like SNAP? What it means for Kentucky

The Trump administration says SNAP benefits will be cut on Nov. 1. Will WIC be impacted by the government shutdown? See ...

SNAP benefits won’t be paid in November: How long will WIC last?

Health officials in Utah and Minnesota said their WIC programs will continue to be available into November. In Washington state, benefits are expected to be available “through mid to late November.” ...