WIC Program Faces Shutdown Amid Funding Crisis
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A food program may soon run out of money. This program helps many mothers and young kids with food. States may need to use their own money to keep it open.
The WIC program gives money for healthy food. People can buy fruits, vegetables, and milk. Many families need this help because healthy food is expensive.
The government is not working, so the program has less money. A small fund is helping for now. But this fund will soon be empty, experts say.
States could pay for the program until the budget is passed. Some states say they cannot pay. One expert said they are worried about what will happen soon.
The WIC program helps pregnant women, mothers, and young children. Some people want to cut the program's funding. Some states will keep paying for WIC, but others cannot.
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What does the WIC program provide?
The WIC program gives money for healthy food like fruits, vegetables, and milk.
Why do many families need help from the WIC program?
Many families need help because healthy food is expensive.
What is happening to the funding for the WIC program?
The funding for the WIC program is running out, and some states may not be able to pay for it.
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