The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada's (ITCN) WIC program is calling on Nevadans for support as it sees an increasing number of applicants.

The program started again in October but now faces a suspension of operations due to funding.

According to ITCN, the program couldn't continue after Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen found unspent recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.

The program's funds have since depleted, after lasting through October.

Now the program is continuing to face financial issues, and hopes Nevadans can help support the WIC program. 

ORIGINAL STORY-OCT. 7

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada has announced that all Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, Program operations will be suspended starting on Thursday.

Officials say the decision was made due to the ongoing government shutdown.

While services are suspended, all offices will be closed, and no benefits will be available.

Officials say all existing appointments will be rescheduled once federal funding is restored.

Operations will be suspended starting on Thursday.

WIC programs serve families across Nevada who need food, support, and education.