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Basic page Maximum Monthly Allowances in the WIC Food Packages

These charts give the maximum monthly allowances of supplemental foods for women and children as well as for infants.

04/09/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Apoyando a las madres lactantes en un sitio de cuidado infantil

Este video viene de la lección 3 del kit de Herramientas para el instructor del CACFP. El video tiene sugerencias para crear un entorno que apoya la lactancia materna, mejores prácticas que los padres pueden seguir para etiquetar y transportar la leche materna a un sitio de cuidado infantil, y presenta la guía para madres: ¡Bebés Lactados son Bienvenidos Aquí! como un recurso para madres lactantes.

04/04/2024
Resource | Posters Breastfed Babies Welcome Here! Poster and Message Graphic

The Breastfed Babies Welcome Here! poster helps Child and Adult Care Food Program providers show their support for breastfeeding and breastfed babies. 

04/02/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Advancing Food and Nutrition Security with MyPlate

USDA is working tirelessly to tackle food and nutrition insecurity. Dr. Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, reflects on progress and work ahead to advance food and nutrition security. 

03/27/2024
Basic page Healthy Meals Incentives for Schools

The Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative seeks to improve the nutritional quality of school meals through food systems transformation, SFA recognition and technical assistance, the generation and sharing of innovative ideas and tested practices.

11/27/2023
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Food Security ERS Household Food Security in the U.S. 2022

​This report provides statistics on food security in U.S. households throughout 2022 based on the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data collected in December 2022.

10/25/2023
Resource | Best Practices WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Awardees

Each year WIC announces the Loving Support Award of Excellence program, formerly known as the Loving Support Award of Excellence.

10/02/2023
Landing Prioritizing Outreach

To make sure that eligible families know about WIC and the benefits it provides, FNS is investing in outreach.

09/26/2023
Landing Improving the Shopping Experience

We want WIC families to be able to shop simply and conveniently, just like other shoppers. FNS is supporting WIC state agencies as they modernize the shopping experience in store, online, and at farmers markets, through both funding and waivers.  

09/26/2023
Landing 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
Page updated: October 14, 2021