The administration of President Donald Trump has made $450 million in tariff revenue available for a childhood nutrition program imperiled by the federal government shutdown, according to federal funding records.

Officials moved $450 million in emergency funds for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children on Friday, even as a larger food aid program remains dark.

In a statement, MSCS warned that if the shutdown continues, delays could affect programs such as Title I, which supports schools with high numbers of students from low-income families, as well as child nutrition programs that provide free and reduced-price meals. They stated:

The federal government provided Colorado more than $6 million annually to use on educational programs like the one offered in the 600-student school district located in the San Luis Valley.

Despite losing its federal funding, Utah State University Extension’s Create Better Health program plans to continue its statewide efforts to create nutrition-secure communities through health education.

HISD expands free breakfast and supper programs as families face uncertainty with SNAP benefits. HOUSTON — With the federal government shutdown creating uncertainty for families who rely on SNAP benefits, Houston ISD has expanded its free meal programs to make to support students.

The Trump administration told a judge on Wednesday that borrowing money from the Child Nutrition Programs to fully fund SNAP benefits in November would leave funding for school lunches for millions of kids at risk.