Chicago-area convenience store owner sentenced in WIC fraud scheme

A Chicago-area store owner has been sentenced in a yearslong scheme that defrauded a food assistance program for low-income ...
The Baltimore Sun

WIC program still operating for counties, state says it can help short-term

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 ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Government shutdown threatens WIC funding for families nationwide

The ongoing government shutdown is jeopardizing funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, potentially leaving millions of families without essential food benefits. The ongoing ...
KARE 11

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

WASHINGTON(AP) — A food aid program that supports millions of low-income mothers and their young children received a $300 million infusion from the Trump administration this week, alleviating some ...

Illinois expands food options for WIC

Illinois is offering expanded food options for people who utilize WIC, the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. Corn masa flour, sardines and whole wheat English ...
WEVV 44News

Illinois WIC expands food options for families with new choices

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is expanding its approved food options, giving families more flexibility and culturally responsive choices at ...