8.9K views · 65 reactions | The WIC program, which aids low-income pregnant women, new mothers and young children, has been put at risk due to the government shutdown. Alison Hard, director of public policy for the National WIC Association, joins “Morning in America” to discuss how the program is being affected. #WIC #GovernmentShutdown #Aid | NewsNation | Facebook

133K views · 590 reactions | Butter is not included in the WIC program #cooking #cookwithme #31weekspregnant #momlife #sahm #plussizemom #pregnantlife #plussizepregnancy | Thepolishmama | Facebook

If you’re looking for a nutrition assistance program that helps the most vulnerable access nutrient-dense foods and improve health outcomes, WIC is it. And if you thought the push to cut soda or “processed foods” from SNAP was really about health, this should make it clear that it was never about what low-income people are buying. It’s about finding any excuse to gut these programs. | Jessica Knurick, PhD, RD

1.9K views · 583 reactions | Apply for WIC as soon as you know your family is growing so we can help with nutritious foods and support—every step of the way! 擄See if you qualify to get benefits from pregnancy until your little one turns 5: 復 Healthy foods and recipes  One-on-one nutrition counseling 櫓 Breastfeeding support and resources  Live online classes and more | Texas Health and Human Services Commission | Facebook