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Resource | Technical Assistance Letter to WIC State Health Commissioners

Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, we have an opportunity to leverage the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to Make America Healthy Again.

06/17/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach USDA Proclamation: National WIC Breastfeeding Week

In appreciation of breastfeeding mothers and of all the dedicated volunteers, professionals, communities, and organizations who support their efforts, I, Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture, do hereby proclaim Aug. 1–7, 2025, as National WIC Breastfeeding Week.

06/16/2025
Basic page About WIC Works

The WIC Works Resource System (WIC Works) is an online education, training and resource center for state, local and clinic staff administering WIC.

12/13/2024
Basic page WIC Breastfeeding Performance Bonus Awards

WIC Breastfeeding Performance Bonus Awards build on the WIC program’s longstanding efforts to promote breastfeeding and are intended to recognize and award state agencies that have demonstrated successful breastfeeding promotion and support efforts. 

08/14/2024
Resource | Guidance Documents WIC Caseload Management and Cost Savings Strategies

The purpose of this letter is to summarize existing WIC caseload management policies and ensure WIC state agencies' share a common understanding of allowable caseload management strategies in the event the WIC program experiences funding constraints.

06/12/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach Flexibilities to Support Outreach, Innovation, and Modernization in WIC

Through the American Rescue Plan Act, USDA received waiver authority to support WIC and FMNP outreach, innovation, and modernization. Waivers are currently available to support WIC online shopping and ARPA-funded projects.

10/27/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Awardees

Each year FNS announces the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence program awardees.

10/02/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Program

The 2026 application period opens on Dec. 1, 2025 and closes on Feb. 2, 2026.

09/26/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Requirements and Best Practices for Oversight of the Infant Formula Suppliers List

All WIC state agencies (SAs), including Indian Tribal Organizations and U.S. territories, help to safeguard the health of WIC infants through oversight of WIC vendors in their purchase of infant formula. This includes ensuring WIC authorized vendors purchase infant formula only from the SA’s list of licensed wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and FDA-registered infant formula manufacturers. This oversight limits the risk of stolen or adulterated infant formula being sold to WIC participants.

09/08/2023
Basic page How to Apply for WIC

FNS administers the WIC program at the federal level. State agencies are responsible for operating the program in their jurisdictions. This includes determining participant eligibility and providing benefits and services.

06/13/2023
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