This policy memorandum provides clarification to WIC state agencies on the initial authorization of vendors that derive more than 50 percent of their annual food sales revenue from WIC (above-50-percent or A50 vendors) as well as information on the requirements for A50 vendors following authorization.
The intent of this series is to provide practical tools and resources for state agencies to use in growing and
strengthening their SNAP E&T programs. This will be an ongoing series and FNS will be developing and
releasing new targeted tools to help state agencies implement the four parts of this technical assistance.
This resource for state agencies explores one part of how to build stronger SNAP E&T programs—selecting service providers that best meet the needs of E&T program participants.
This resource for state agencies explores one part of the growing and strengthening series to build stronger SNAP E&T programs—consulting with state workforce development boards to better understand labor markets in your state.
This webinar recording provides information about two Requests for Applications focused on the relationship between WIC and maternal health.
In July of 2022, the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 was signed into law. This rule implements the provisions of ABFA and several other related changes to strengthen WIC’s ability to address certain disasters, emergencies, and supply chain disruptions, particularly those impacting infant formula.
Through ARPA, 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.
This letter provides information to WIC state agencies and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program state agencies on available American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 waivers and a new state agency request process.
FNS recently provided WIC state agencies with a pro-rata allocation of funding for the initial weeks of the federal fiscal year. Consistent with past practice, FNS will also provide state agencies with a second allocation, bringing the total first quarter funds provided under the Continuing Resolution to one-third of the anticipated funding need for the year.
This memorandum provides the fiscal year 2024 inflation adjusted monthly cash-value voucher/benefit amounts for fruit and vegetable purchases in WIC, effective Oct. 1, 2023.