WACO, Texas (KXXV) — The Waco-McLennan County Health District manages several local programs, including the federal nutrition program known as WIC, which stands for Women, Infants and Children.

Watch the full story here: Government shutdown won't affect Waco WIC program through November, Health District says

WIC helps educate low-income pregnant and postpartum women on how to raise healthy babies as well as how to keep themselves healthy. The program currently serves nearly 6,700 people in McLennan County.

However, funding uncertainty looms for WIC and other essential health programs. Waco McLennan County Health District Public Information and Communications Specialist Clare Paul said the district can maintain current operations through the end of November during a government shutdow

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