The impact of a federal funding lapse is wide-ranging, including disruptions to food assistance for families.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC is a lifeline for mothers and young children across the country. The federally funded program provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support and nutrition counseling to low-income families.

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A government shutdown threatens women and their young children who rely on programs like WIC.

I have grandkids, I have nieces. Its going to affect a lot of people not just my family members, but people in general because theyre already struggling, said Sharon Bostick.

Officials say WIC is on track to run out of funding if the shutdown lasts longer than a week.

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