WIC: Moms & Babies at Risk

According to the provided article, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is facing significant funding challenges. This program, which provides crucial nutrition assistance to almost 7 million vulnerable individuals – pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children – is at risk of running out of funds due to the current government shutdown.

The article further highlights that WIC is specifically targeted for substantial budget cuts. The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget includes a reduction of $300 million to the program. This potential decrease in funding raises serious concerns about the program’s ability to continue providing essential nutrition services to the millions of at-risk individuals who rely on it.

find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/10/08/jvkx-o08.html

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