As the government shutdown continues, millions of families reliant on federal food aid programs, particularly WIC and SNAP, face uncertain futures. The White House has announced plans to utilize tariff revenue to fund food assistance for mothers and young children. However, fears are mounting as various states report that funding for these critical nutrition programs could run out within weeks. Food banks across the country are preparing for an increase in demand as families struggle with food insecurity amid the shutdown. Nonprofits and charities are stepping up to offer support, but widespread concerns persist about the potential loss of vital resources for new parents and their children.