With a partial federal government shutdown possible later this week, a program that helps moms and their kids afford nutritious food is among those at risk.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso is inviting the community to celebrate the unveiling of a new mural at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the city’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) center located in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood. The new mural, which was created by local artist Adrian Lopez, was […]
The Erie County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children program’s Breastfeeding Peer Helper initiative is connecting new mothers with moms who are more experienced to help create a more successful breastfeeding experience, according to a news release. Peer Helpers provide information not only about breastfeeding comfortably but maintaining breastfeeding after returning to work or school, […]
A federal nutrition assistance program that helps feed millions of women and children could face a severe spending cut this year if congressional lawmakers don’t […] Nearly 2 Million Mothers and Children Could Be Without Food Assistance If Congress Doesn’t Maintain Funding for Federal WIC Program