The U.S. government shut down on Oct. 1, causing uncertainty among recipients of funding from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC provides baby ...

A new study led by assistant professor at the UW School of Public Health Pia Chaparro found that participants of the U.S.

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning of one possible impact on millions of Californians. CalFresh benefits “will likely be delayed in November” if the ...

Food assistance programs remain available in California during the government shutdown, but experts say the benefits could be hit if the shutdown lasts long-term. In California, about 1 million women, ...

As the government shutdown stretches into day 14, funding for vital programs remains stuck in a deadlock limbo between Congressional Republicans and Democrats. Thus far, programs such as Social ...

As the federal government shutdown continues, concerns are mounting among local officials and families relying on the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, particularly about its sustainability ...

President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget delivers a devastating blow to one of the country’s most effective nutrition programs for families. Justin Sullivan Getty Images Before 2021, many ...

A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their ...