House Republicans advanced a funding bill that would cut fruit and vegetable support for millions of pregnant women, postpartum parents, infants, and young children.
This is so messed up.
WIC is one of the most important parts of our national safety net. It's a program for pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women and children under five, providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
It helps low-income families afford healthy food during pregnancy and early childhood, which is when good nutrition is most essential.
The estimated cut is almost $150 million to fruit-and-vegetable vouchers. This is warfare against toddlers, preschoolers, pregnant women, and postpartum parents enrolled in the program.