The ongoing government shutdown poses a significant threat to nutrition aid for millions of Americans, particularly impacting programs like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). If the shutdown continues, many WIC programs may run out of funds in one to two weeks, leaving new parents and their children without essential healthy food benefits. Food banks across the country are bracing for increased demand as uncertainty surrounding food assistance programs grows. Local authorities and organizations are sounding alarms, highlighting the potential strain on food pantries and the risk of hunger for low-income families coast to coast. As various states report on the situation, many are preparing for the worst while hoping for a swift resolution to the shutdown.