Letter to WIC state agencies on unwinding and impacts of infant formula shortage.
Actions leading up to the 2024 final rule: Revisions to the WIC Food packages.
The purpose of the FDPIR Food Package Review Work Group is to review the FDPIR food package on an ongoing basis, with the goal of revising it to better meet the nutritional needs and food preferences of program participants without significantly increasing overall food package costs.
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.
The Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs has all of the current information in one manual to help you and your purchasing agent buy the right amount of food and the appropriate type of food for your program(s), and determine the specific contribution each food makes toward the meal pattern requirements.
Links to Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) information and data.
General information and helpful tips are provided on utilizing the web based supply chain management system for FNS food assistance program operators.
This one-page factsheet highlights the nutrition benefits of USDA Foods contained in the CSFP food package.