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 ...

As of this month, recipients of WIC — the food benefits program for Women, Infants and Children — will have a new site to visit for their health screenings, nutrition education and WIC cards. The city ...

The WIC program office has relocated to the Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center, 6335 Myrtle Ave. in North Long Beach.

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 ...

As the federal government shutdown continues, concerns are mounting among local officials and families relying on the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, particularly about its sustainability ...

State and local officials say as long as the federal shutdown ends soon, the WIC voucher program won’t be affected. The $8 billion program, officially labeled as Special Supplemental Nutrition for ...

President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget delivers a devastating blow to one of the country’s most effective nutrition programs for families. Justin Sullivan Getty Images Before 2021, many ...

A new study led by assistant professor at the UW School of Public Health Pia Chaparro found that participants of the U.S.