Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
The USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has been relying on short-term funds during the government shutdown.
The Department of Agriculture is providing $300 million to keep the program running through October.
- The funds are being transferred from the child nutrition programs account.
- This account has been partially funded by tariff revenue from previous 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.
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