The following is a statement from Georgia Machell, president and CEO of the National WIC Association, on the imminent lapse in federal government funding.
“Congress is once again on the verge of failing to meet its most basic obligation to the American people: to fund the federal government. I do want to be clear to WIC families: WIC staff are working diligently to keep our doors open for business as usual. Although this lapse comes at a time when states already have some fiscal year 2025 funds on hand, the seriousness of this failure should not be understated.
Instead of focusing on serving families, WIC administrators at all levels are now working to keep their lights on.
Congress must immediately come together to resolve their differences and restore funding for the federal government.”