The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)—one of the few federal programs open to applicants regardless of their immigration status—provides food to children under 5 years…
Some 1,121 babies were born into the Department of Homeless Services’ (DHS) shelter system last fiscal year, and a disproportionate number of low-income New Yorkers depend at least in part…
Though breastfeeding rates are up statewide, only a tiny proportion of new mothers breastfeed without using formula in many of New York City’s low-income communities. WIC is trying to change…
