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Pittsburgh advocates and officials are concerned that a $1 billion funding shortfall that the federal nutrition assistance program for women, infants and children faces could force eligible families onto waitlists

As many as 2 million WIC participants could be impacted, with disproportionate harm falling on families of color.

For the first time in 25 years, WIC may not be fully funded.

The Biden administration has warned that a key nutrition assistance program will face a significant funding shortfall this year, potentially preventing millions of low-income women and children from receiving necessary benefits. Unless Congress provides an additional $1 billion, participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, also known as WIC, may be pushed onto waiting lists, or could lose their benefits altogether.On Thursday, Congress passed a stop

Lawmakers are hopeful that they’ll pass a farm bill extension soon—provided they can stop fighting one another.

The report did not provide an explanation for the rise

17 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year. Families with children and people of color experienced higher than average rates of food insecurity.

SNAP, formerly called food stamps, makes it easier for low-income households to afford nutritious food without sacrificing other basic needs. Food Stamps: 4 Changes to SNAP Benefits Happening For Fall...

17 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year. Families with children and people of color experienced higher than average rates of food insecurity.

17 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year. Families with children and people of color experienced higher than average rates of food insecurity.