INDIANAPOLIS A federal program that provides critical nutritional support for low-income mothers and children could soon be in jeopardy as the government shutdown continues.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children commonly known as WIC offers healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding resources to more than 150,000 Hoosiers each month.

For many, like McKayla Washington, the assistance is a lifeline.

"I'm just relying on the resource that's given," said Washington, a single mother of three working to rebuild her life after experiencing domestic violence. I'm going through a little rough path right now with domestic violence since Im not working food is expensive, she said.

Washington said WIC helps her care for her 9-month-old baby.

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