LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Effective on Oct. 9, the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada's WIC Program is suspended due to the federal government shutdown.

This suspension affects WIC services across all 28 federally-recognized tribal communities in Nevada and those served by the Tribal WIC offices in Reno, Elko, and Las Vegas.

During the program suspension, all Tribal WIC offices will be closed, no benefits will be issued, and program staff won't be available to provide assistance.

All existing appointments will be rescheduled once funding is restored.

“ITCN WIC serves hundreds of tribal and non-tribal families across Nevada who rely on WIC to provide nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education,” said Blanca Plascencia-Reyna, MPH, ITCN WIC Program Director.

“Our team is deep

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