A Divided Congress Is About to Let Poor Families Fall Off a Hunger Cliff

“The vital nutrients that are provided with WIC, particularly through the fruits and veggie voucher program, they’re really essential, and they make the program palatable and of interest to moms and their kids,” said Horton. “Unfortunately, that’s gotten caught up Continue reading A Divided Congress Is About to Let Poor Families Fall Off a Hunger Cliff

How Much Do Oklahoma Legislators Hate Poor Children? This Much.

Oklahoma, one of the worst states in the country for child hunger, has rejected a federal program that would have provided food for low-income children over the summer. The summer EBT benefits program launched nationwide in 2023, after being pilot-tested Continue reading How Much Do Oklahoma Legislators Hate Poor Children? This Much.

Poor Women and Kids Could Bear the Brunt of a Government Shutdown

“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA has worked to modernize, strengthen, and expand the reach of WIC to improve health outcomes for moms, babies, and young children, which has resulted in increased enrollment, but less unexpended funding,” the spokesperson told me. Continue reading Poor Women and Kids Could Bear the Brunt of a Government Shutdown