USDA is updating the WIC food packages to reflect current nutrition science.
Here's how the WIC food packages are changing.
The USDA, FDA, and other federal partners continue to work diligently to protect the health infants who are fed using infant formula.
This letter extends the expiration date for certain flexibilities for WIC state agencies following the Abbott Recall and infant formula shortage.
Abbott recently announced it will continue providing a rebate on competitive infant formulas redeemed prior to Nov. 30, 2022. Since your WIC state agency holds an infant formula rebate contract with Mead Johnson-Reckitt or Nestle Gerber, this information is shared for your awareness.
This memorandum provides state agencies with guidance for issuing the monthly Cash-Value Voucher/Benefit (CVV/B) for fruit and vegetable purchases to participants in WIC for FY 2023.
This letter extends the expiration date for certain flexibilities for WIC state agencies following the Abbott Recall and infant formula shortage.
This letter provides WIC state agencies flexibility related to WIC federal requirements. USDA is collaborating across a number of government agencies to ensure that WIC participants are able to obtain safe formula.
Follow up to letter dated May 24, 2022 and recent listening sessions with state health commissioners and WIC state agencies.
Implementation of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2022, Extending the Temporary Increase in the Cash-Value Voucher/Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases.