Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tennesseans still have access to WIC benefits for babies and mothers amid the federal government shutdown, but that could change.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the government shutdown continues, conversations about SNAP, WIC and other government benefits have become more dire.

"Tennessee WIC continues to operate, WIC Clinics are open, and participants can use their TNWIC Cards at authorized WIC vendors," Bill Christian, associate director of the Tennessee Department of ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Given the government shutdown, a mother is worried that her benefits that provide for her children may be cut. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and ...

In Knox County, as many as 12,297 people are enrolled in WIC, according to the Knox County Health Department. In addition to other services, WIC covers some groceries and essentials for young children ...

"Tennessee WIC continues to operate, WIC Clinics are open, and participants can use their TNWIC Cards at authorized WIC vendors," Bill Christian, associate director of the Tennessee Department of ...

"Tennessee WIC continues to operate, WIC Clinics are open, and participants can use their TNWIC Cards at authorized WIC vendors," Bill Christian, associate director of the Tennessee Department of ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the government shutdown continues, the WIC program now faces funding uncertainty. The program provides nutrition support and services for low-income families. The National ...

The National WIC Association estimated WIC had enough funding to stay open for one to two weeks of the shutdown. As of Oct. 6, Tennessee WIC was still operating. Local nonprofits are preparing to ...