Food assistance programs remain available in California during the government shutdown, but experts say the benefits could be hit if the shutdown lasts long-term.

In California, about 1 million women, children and babies are served through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC.

Sarah Diaz, policy and media coordinator at the California WIC Association, said she expects programs to continue for at least several more weeks.

“ In California, we're open, we're continuing to serve families, and that's really the message we're interested in getting out," she said. "Right now, we want people to know that WIC is open."

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s administration said they would use revenue from tariffs to keep the program afloat,

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