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- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Resource | Federal Register Documents
WIC: Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions
This rulemaking serves to amend WIC program regulations by incorporating provisions of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and making related amendments.
12/14/2023
Resource | Policy Memos
Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs
Recently, FNS has received a number of questions related to buying local meat, poultry, game, and eggs; this memorandum seeks to clarify the regulatory requirements related to food safety and answer specific questions related to these products with a series of questions and answers.
SP 01,CACFP 01, SFSP 01-2016
11/20/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
WIC Eligibility Requirements to Bid on State Agency Infant Formula Contracts
This page includes information for vendors who may be interested in bidding on open infant formula state agency rebate contracts. Information on guidance and regulations is included, as well as any contracts open for bids.
10/02/2023
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Infant Formula
Many families rely on infant formula to feed their babies. Infant formula can provide important nutrients for your baby’s growth and development. Some FNS programs – including CACFP, SNAP, and WIC – provide access to formula to support healthy infant development. USDA is committed to ensuring that FNS program participants always have access to the formula they need.
09/21/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Federal Actions to Support Access to Infant Formula
The USDA, FDA, and other federal partners continue to work diligently to protect the health infants who are fed using infant formula.
09/21/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Supporting Kosher and Halal-Observant Communities Through TEFAP
FNS hosted a webinar to provide state agencies and food banks with information about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities. The webinar featured panelists from state agencies and food banks who have successfully implemented processes to serve these specific communities.
09/13/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Procurement and Storage Strategies for Kosher Observant TEFAP Participants
FNS hosted a second webinar to provide program stakeholders with additional information on supporting kosher observant communities through TEFAP.
08/10/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As
Supporting Kosher and Halal Communities Through TEFAP FAQs
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities.
06/15/2023
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Assessing/Improving Operations
Conducting Remote WIC Certification Appointments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The physical presence waiver, issued under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, allowed WIC state and local agencies to remotely certify participants into WIC during the COVID-19 pandemic. This report summarizes data collected from surveys of WIC state and local agencies about the use of the physical presence waiver and the impact it had on WIC services.
04/26/2023
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Assessing/Improving Operations
The Use and Impact of Federal Waivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Summary Findings From Surveys of WIC State and Local Agencies
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, the USDA FNS issued certain programmatic waivers to state agencies to support continued access to WIC services and provide flexibilities to some administrative requirements. This brief report summarizes findings about the use and impact of these waivers from surveys of WIC state and local agencies.
04/26/2023