At the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, Executive Director Rebecca Kasen sorts through a large donation that arrived just before closing time Monday.
- The federal WIC program helps 6 million low-income mothers and children nationwide.
- Michigan officials say the state’s WIC program will remain open despite the federal shutdown.
- Local nonprofits are preparing to help fill gaps through mutual aid if federal funding runs out.
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“So some of the stuff we’ll definitely use. I see a ton of purses and shoes,” Kasen said.
She’s hoping to find baby formula among the donated items.
“Somebody shows up here with boxes of formula I will make sure it gets to a mother who needs it,” Kasen said…