Republican-proposed WIC cuts amount to more than a 50% cut for children and an approximately 70% cut for adult participants, writes Sarah Manasrah, that’s barely enough to buy a carton of strawberries or blueberries!
Losing the critical fruits and veggies benefit would put a huge strain on our budget, not to mention increase my stress level as a busy working parent. And I know I’m not alone. After years struggling for stability, I’m now a parent advocate with ParentsTogether, a family advocacy nonprofit with more than 3 million members nationwide. Everyday I hear from parents who confirm what I know firsthand—without WIC, pregnancy and those rough first years postpartum would be almost impossible.
The Republican proposal would slash a program we know is working. Enhanced fruit and vegetable benefits led to quick results: Within a few months of increased access, WIC children reported higher rates of fruit and vegetable consumption.
but experts say there could be waitlists for moms and kids to get on WIC for the first time in nearly 30 years. We can’t go back in time by letting even more families and babies in need go hungry! As a grateful WIC mom, I implore Congress to act now to ensure WIC receives the full funding it needs to continue being a safety net to millions of struggling parents, babies, and children.Sarah Manasrah
Sarah Manasrah is a mother of two, community organizer, writer, and birth worker. She is a member of the National WIC Association Participant Advisory Council and an advocate with ParentsTogether, a national organization of 3+ million parents that channels the love parents have for their children into a powerful force for change.
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