TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Critical assistance in limbo as the government shutdown continues.

Tulare county stores that cater to people using WIC, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, are bracing for possible impacts.

"Since this is a program funded by the federal government any change that happens in the government directly comes to us. It is related to basic nutrition, so we are hoping it does not affect us, but we will just have to wait and see," says Zia Hirani.

Zia and Karim Hirani are owners of multiple Kids NutriCare stores.

Their four locations in the South Valley serve over 250 customers daily.

"We are hopeful that the government is monitoring this closely because it is for the low income community, they have their own set of problems," s

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