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Peoria County health official warns WIC may need to prioritize services if federal shutdown persists
Summary
Board of Health representative Monica told the county health committee that SNAP benefit interruptions tied to the federal shutdown could increase demand on WIC; Illinois has assured funding through November but the county may need to prioritize pregnant women, postpartum clients and infants.
Monica, a health department representative, told the Peoria County Health Committee that a continuing federal shutdown is already affecting nutrition programs and could increase demand for the county's WIC (Women, Infants and Children) services. "As many of you are aware, starting on Saturday with continued, federal shutdown, SNAP benefits will, no longer go into play in November," Monica said, adding that Illinois had assured the county WIC funding through November.
Monica said the county serves about 3,300…
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