With the federal government shutdown now in its third week, and with no signs of ending anytime soon, Californians who use national social services programs are becoming increasingly concerned about ...

Once Upon a Farm™, the mission-driven brand known for bringing organic, farm-fresh nutritious snacks and meals to families, ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

WIC serves low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC, serves more than 6 ...

This month, ahead of the opening of many of the county’s farmers markets, the North Coast Growers’ Association has announced that WIC recipients will now be able to receive Market Match funds of $20 ...

The number and share of infant participants in the WIC program who are breastfed have risen since 2022, a promising indicator ...

President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget delivers a devastating blow to one of the country’s most effective nutrition programs for families. President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget ...