Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) on Tuesday introduced a bill to fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the government shutdown, as the funding lapse threatens payments of benefits if it continues.

Greene County is hoping to reassure residents who use the WIC program as the government shutdown continues through day 27. The county announced that WIC services will continue through November as normal.

DOH officials say by Oct. 31, six WIC offices run by the Spokane Regional Health District will be forced to close their doors.

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

CHARLOTTE — Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the WIC program will continue to provide food assistance to those in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed on Monday that the WIC program will remain operational for the foreseeable future by utilizing tariff money to keep it going.

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown.

With over 40 million Americans relying on SNAP and WIC benefits, the government shutdown is putting pressure on brands, grocers and farmers dependent on these programs for steady sales and supply continuity.

Several states are still unsure how it will fund them for the rest of the year, but NET Health is trying to make sure that money doesn’t run out for East Texans.