As a reminder, meals and snacks offered through the child nutrition programs may be claimed for federal reimbursement if they meet the federal nutrition requirements and other federal regulations. State agencies may not withhold federal reimbursement for meals that meet the federal requirements, even if additional state requirements are not met. However, if a state provides an additional reimbursement above the federal reimbursement, they may withhold the state reimbursement.
This memorandum revises and replaces WIC Policy Memorandum #2000-2, Use of Banked Human Breast Milk in the WIC Program, issued Feb. 28, 2000.
Kids are much more likely to try new foods when they get to take the lead. In this fun game, kids get to pick a new food at the grocery store, taste it, and rate it like a food critic.
This letter serves as notice to all WIC state agencies that effective Aug. 6, 2024, the Secretary of Agriculture has reaffirmed that a supply chain disruption exists in WIC state agencies with Gerber infant formula contracts.
This letter is in response to the impact of a destructive tornado that hit Mount Vernon, Indiana on July 9, 2024, causing substantial damage to a Mead Johnson distribution center.
This letter serves as notice to all WIC State agencies that effective July 18, 2024, the Secretary of Agriculture has declared that a supply chain disruption exists in areas served by WIC state agencies with Mead Johnson infant formula contracts.
This letter serves as notice to all WIC state agencies that effective June 21, 2024, the Secretary has reaffirmed that a supply chain disruption exists with Gerber infant formula contracts.
Team Nutrition apoya el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) proporcionando capacitación y asistencia técnica a proveedores de cuidado infantil y a los operadores de programas, educación nutricional para los niños y familias, y recursos que apoyan un ambiente más saludable.
Team Nutrition has a variety of posters for schools, summer sites, and child care (centers, homes, and sponsors). When available, child nutrition program operators may request printed copies, while supplies last.
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.