Overview

• New York’s health department says WIC “remains open and ready to serve families” and is monitoring developments.
• The National WIC Association cites a $150 million reserve expected to sustain benefits for roughly one to two weeks.
• Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced plans to tap Section 232 tariff revenue for WIC during the shutdown, with no details on timing or amount.
• Legal analysts question whether the administration can lawfully divert tariff receipts to WIC without congressional authorization.
• Providers in New York report normal service but warn a prolonged stoppage could force cuts, and Bronx officials say funding could run out in a few weeks.