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Missouri officials announced continued funding for the WIC nutrition program into November amid a federal government shutdown.

The state also transferred over $15 million to aid food banks and provide meals for seniors.

Advocates worry these are short-term solutions as larger programs like SNAP are expected to run out of funds.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and state health officials on Wednesday, Oct. 29, announced continued funding for food assistance amid worry that key federal safety net programs will run dry as the government shutdown enters its fifth week.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said federal nutrition benefits for low-income mothers and their young children will remain available into November, through the Special Supplemental Nutriti

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