The ongoing government shutdown poses significant risks to vital food assistance programs, especially the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which supports millions of mothers and young children. With funding sources dwindling, the White House has announced a controversial plan to reallocate tariff revenue to sustain these programs without Congressional approval. Millions of families could face food insecurity as WIC funds run low in various states, prompting food banks and local charities to brace for an influx of new clients. Officials warn that if the shutdown continues, essential nutrition benefits could dry up within weeks, intensifying the already critical levels of food insecurity across the country.