Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the WIC program will continue to provide food assistance to those in need.

The National WIC Association is warning that millions of families could lose access to their WIC benefits as early as Nov. 1.

WIC, a program that provides essential aid for women, infants and young children, is in jeopardy as shutdown continues.

With contracts not yet signed, Walla Walla residents are uncertain about whether they'll receive their benefits beyond November.

The Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program — which provides support to low-income families with young children — is expected to stay operational during the ongoing government shutdown,

An official with the Arkansas Department of Health says the nutrition assistance program for low-income women and children may only be operational until mid-November if the government shutdown continues.

The Southern 7 Health Department assured families served by Head Start and WIC that services will continue despite the recent government shutdown.

The federal government shutdown is not only worrying federal employees but is also affecting families who rely on services like the WIC program.

Earlier in the month, President Donald Trump said tariff revenue would be used to fund WIC during the shutdown. According to the National WIC association, they received emergency funding through the White House to sustain WIC through the end of the month. A plan for if the shutdown goes into November has yet to be announced.

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists.