A program that provides low-income mothers with food and other assistance in Washington is in jeopardy of shutting down.

The Washington Department of Health says its Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program has less than two weeks worth of funding remaining and will be forced to cease operations if the current federal shutdown isn't soon resolved.

The program's funding is drying up due to the shutdown, which began on Wednesday, and has left numerous agencies and associated programs in financial limbo.

The state's WIC program helps mothers feed their newborns, gain access to infant formula, and also provides support for breastfeeding.

According to The Washington State Standard, almost one-third of all newborn babies and their mothers in the Evergreen State receive assistance from WIC, wh

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