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Georgia officials: WIC benefits expected to continue for the next 2 to 3 weeks amid government shutdown

NORCROSS, Ga. — For many Georgia moms and babies, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a lifeline, helping families afford baby formula and healthy food. Now, amid the ongoing federal ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Georgia WIC could face funding shortfall if federal shutdown continues

Georgia health officials say WIC funding could run out by mid-November if the federal government shutdown continues. The Georgia Department of Public Health said the program is still operating ...
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 ...
NBC DFW

WIC food assistance program for moms and children could run out of funds if shutdown persists

Because Wednesday marked the start of the 2026 fiscal year, the WIC program — which provides free, healthy food to low-income pregnant women, new moms and children under 5 — was due for an influx of ...