Nation Oct 06 Government shutdown threatens WIC food program used by millions of families By Moriah Balingit, JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Feb 06 Watch 6:35 How the federal funding freeze is impacting community health and Head Start programs A broad federal funding freeze announced by the Trump administration last week, and blocked by a pair of judges, is destabilizing a wide range of programs despite the court interventions. Some Community Health and Head Start programs have sporadically been… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Nation Apr 09 WIC implements new rules to include more money for fruits and veggies The federal program, WIC, announces new rules that will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Politics Sep 29 Watch 7:16 How the looming shutdown will impact government agencies and programs The highly partisan government funding plan from House Republicans imploded on the chamber floor Friday, leaving the country on the cusp of shutdown without a clear path out. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on every twist and turn in this… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Sep 29 How a government shutdown could affect you The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in place at impacted agencies. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Sep 17 Watch 6:28 Proposed WIC funding cuts raise nutrition concerns for low-income families By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery With a possible government shutdown looming, one federal program facing funding cuts is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which helps low-income families buy healthy foods. Nell Menefee-Libey, public policy manager for the nonprofit National… Continue watching
May 19 Senate approves overhaul of baby formula rules in aid program By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate has approved a bill aimed at easing the baby formula shortage for families participating in a government assistance program known as WIC. Continue reading
Feb 03 Panel reverses, says white potatoes should be included in WIC benefits By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Ostracized by health officials for several years, the white potato is back in favor. The prestigious Institute of Medicine said Tuesday that people aren’t getting enough starchy vegetables or potassium and fiber, nutrients that are plentiful in potatoes. Continue reading
Dec 11 Government may subsidize white potatoes for low-income women, children nutrition program By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press It's another political victory for the popular potato. For the first time, low-income women would be able to pay for white potatoes with government-subsidized vouchers issued by the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, known as WIC. The potato provision… Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch One NYC family’s struggle to survive on a fast food salary Between food, housing and baby supplies, Shenita Simon struggles each week to support her family of seven. The 25-year-old from New York makes $8 per hour and is one of the fast food workers nationwide advocating for higher wages. Hari… Continue watching