Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children to Stay Afloat
The USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has been relying on short-term funds amid the government shutdown.
The Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into WIC to keep it running through October.
- The funds are being transferred from the child nutrition programs account.
- The account has been partially funded by tariff revenue from prior years.
The transfer does not require congressional approval and is expected to keep the program afloat through the end of this month.
Author's summary: WIC program receives $300 million to stay afloat through October.